Galled and Grumpy

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

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

Nearby Words: gall, galling

Grumpy

Grumpy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Galled and grumpy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Galled" instead an adjective "Grumpy".

Nearby Words: grumble, grumbling, grumpily
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