Meaning & use
niggling
Persistently annoying or worrying, though usually minor or trivial in itself.
See it in a sentence
A niggling doubt kept her from fully trusting his explanation of events.
He ignored the niggling pain in his knee until it worsened after the race.
A note on using this word
Niggling often describes small doubts, pains, or worries that are hard to shake off rather than serious problems.
Words with a similar meaning
naggingpersistent
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