Nagging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nagging is an adjective meaning Persistently annoying or painful.
Meaning
Persistently annoying or painful.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of nag
- The action of the verb nag.
- Causing persistent mild pain, or annoyance.
Example Sentences
nagging pain
nagging doubt
nagging woman
Eventually he had learned to live with it, but he always had a nagging suspicion that he had not been good enough for his mother.
Word Forms
- naggings
Synonyms for nagging
Depending on context, synonyms include ill-natured, shrewish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ill-natured, shrewish, pestering, harassing, annoying, harassment.
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