Galled and Petulant

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

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

Nearby Words: gall, galling

Petulant

Petulant adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Galled and petulant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Galled" instead an adjective "Petulant".

Nearby Words: petulance, petulantly
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