In a sentence
It was galling to watch a less qualified colleague be promoted ahead of her.
Synonyms
irritatingvexingexasperatingannoying
Antonyms
soothinggratifying
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gaffe
an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting
gainful
providing profit or income; productive
gainfully
in a way that yields profit or useful result
gainsay
to deny or contradict; to declare false
gainsayer
one who denies, opposes, or contradicts
gall
bold, brazen impudence or nerve
galvanic
producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement
galvanize
to shock or stir into sudden action
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