Galled and Peevish

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

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

Nearby Words: gall, galling

Peevish

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Galled and peevish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Galled" instead an adjective "Peevish".

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly
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