galling

adj

1. Vexing, humiliating; eliciting indignation or bitterness.

   “Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica. Yet the most galling part for England is that they helped them on their way.”

noun

1. (uncountable)Material transfer caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces, potentially resulting in wear or binding.

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of gall