Galling

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Causing a feeling of irritation or deep resentment, particularly because of a strong sense of unfairness.

“It was particularly galling to lose the final on penalties after dominating the match for ninety minutes.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

gall·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

annoyingbothersomeirritatingnettlesomepeskypesteringpestiferousplaguy

Antonyms

pleasingsatisfyinggratifying

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L in the middle with an -ING ending, G, A, L, L, I, N, G is a commonly encountered pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points with the double L modest in value but the word is common and easy to place on most boards

Words Related to Galling

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “galling” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

balling calling falling gabling gaoling gatling gelling gilling gulling halling malling

Words you can make from Galling

Shorter words formed from the letters in “galling”.

aging algin align galli glali glial langi liang ligan linga niall agin alin anil gail gain gali gall gang giga gila gill ging glia

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