Vocabulary Entry

galled

|verb • adjective

verb

To cause someone to feel angry or wounded; to irritate or annoy.

Example Sentences

"The constant noise from the construction site galled her to no end."

"His rude comments galled everyone in the room."

"It galled him to see his hard work dismissed so casually."

adjective

Example Sentences

"She had a galled expression on her face after the argument."

"His galled remarks showed how deeply he was affected by their criticism."

"The galled player refused to shake hands with the referee after the game."