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niggling

UK
/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/

Translations

nigglingadjective
nigglier
Comp.
niggliest
Super.
UK
/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/
He had a niggling feeling that something was wrong.
У него было мелочное чувство, что что-то не так.
She had a niggling injury that kept her from playing.
У нее была незначительная травма, которая не позволяла ей играть.
Additional translations
мелкий
докучливый
надоедливый
Synonyms
petty
trivial
insignificant
minor
inconsequential
nigglingnoun
nigglings
pl
UK
/ˈnɪɡ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɪɡ.lɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning the act of petty fault-finding or persistent minor annoyance.
Synonyms
niggle
quibble
petty complaint
minor irritation
annoyance
twinge
pang
scruple
petty objection
hair-splitting
niggleverb

niggling

Gerund

niggled
Past Simple
niggled
Past Participle
niggling
Gerund
UK
/ˈnɪɡl̩/
US
/ˈnɪɡəl/
He tends to niggle over small details.
Он склонен придираться к мелочам.
The thought continued to niggle at him.
Эта мысль продолжала его мучить.
Additional translations
ворчать
нервировать
Synonyms
nag
pester
bother
worry
fret
torment

Definitions

nigglingadjective
Causing slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety.
She had a niggling feeling that she had forgotten something important.
Trivial or petty, especially in a way that causes irritation.
He was tired of her niggling complaints about the smallest details.
nigglingnoun
The act or practice of petty criticism, fault-finding, or persistent minor complaining.
His endless niggling about the seating arrangements irritated everyone.
A slight but persistent feeling of doubt, worry, or discomfort.
A niggling at the back of his mind told him something was amiss.
niggleverb
To cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety.
The thought of the upcoming exam continued to niggle at her throughout the weekend.
To find fault or criticize in a petty or nagging way.
He tends to niggle over minor details, which can be frustrating during meetings.
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