Distressed and Galled

Distressed

Distressed adjective - Generalized feeling of distress.

Galled and distressed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Galled" instead an adjective "Distressed".

Galled

Galled adjective - Subjected to and reacting with irritation.
Usage example: I was particularly galled when she didn't even offer to pay half the cab fare

Distressed and galled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distressed" instead an adjective "Galled".

Nearby Words: gall, galling
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