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rankling

UK
/ˈræŋ.klɪŋ/
US
/ˈræŋ.klɪŋ/

Translations

ranklingadjective
more rankling
Comp.
most rankling
Super.
UK
/ˈræŋklɪŋ/
US
/ˈræŋklɪŋ/
The rankling comment from her colleague stayed with her all day.
Le commentaire irritant de son collègue l’a poursuivie toute la journée.
Additional translations
exaspérantPlus fort que « irritant » ; registre courant.
Synonyms
aggravating
annoying
infuriating
provoking
nettlesome
grating
exasperating
galling
irritating
vexing
ranklingnoun
ranklings
pl
UK
/ˈræŋ.klɪŋ/
US
/ˈræŋ.klɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning persistent annoyance or resentment; usually uncountable, occasionally plural.
There was a rankling in his tone whenever he mentioned the defeat.
Il y avait de la rancœur dans sa voix chaque fois qu’il mentionnait la défaite.
Additional translations
amertumeEmployé pour une irritation ou une amertume tenace.
rankleverb

rankling

Gerund

rankled
Past Simple
rankled
Past Participle
rankling
Gerund
UK
/ˈræŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈræŋ.kəl/
irriterAu figuré, avec l’idée d’une irritation ou d’un ressentiment durable.
The unfair criticism continued to rankle him for weeks.
La critique injuste a continué à l’irriter pendant des semaines.
s'envenimerPour une plaie ou une coupure qui devient plus douloureuse ou inflammée.
The untreated cut began to rankle, causing him considerable pain.
La coupure non soignée a commencé à s’envenimer, lui causant une douleur considérable.
Additional translations
aigrirAu figuré, surtout pour un sentiment d’amertume ou de ressentiment persistant.
Synonyms
annoy
upset
disturb
anger
infuriate
vex
irritate

Definitions

ranklingadjective
Causing persistent annoyance or resentment.
The rankling comment from her colleague stayed with her all day.
ranklingnoun
Persistent annoyance or resentment; the act or process of rankling.
There was a rankling in his tone whenever he mentioned the defeat.
rankleverb
To cause persistent irritation or resentment.
The unfair criticism continued to rankle him for weeks.
To fester or become inflamed, as a wound or sore.
The untreated cut began to rankle, causing him considerable pain.
To continue to cause pain, bitterness, or annoyance in the mind; to linger resentfully.
The injustice still rankles in her memory years later.
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