What does niggling mean?
Niggling means present participle and gerund of niggle.
Niggling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of niggle.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of niggle
- Petty
- Irritating.
- A small irritating sensation.
Example Sentences
My dear Hooker, I am getting very much amused by my tendrils, it is just the sort of niggling work which suits me, and takes up no time and rather rests me whilst writing.
Sellafield hasn’t suffered an accident of equivalent scale since the 1957 fire, but the niggling fear that some radioactivity is leaking out of the facility in some fashion has never entirely vanished
Occasionally a paranoia or slight insecurity that is not based on reality will bring nigglings of that bad time.
Synonyms for niggling
Antonyms for niggling
Related Words
Word Forms
- nigglings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for niggling?
Common synonyms include trivial, petty, picayune, little.
What is the opposite of niggling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use niggling in a sentence?
My dear Hooker, I am getting very much amused by my tendrils, it is just the sort of niggling work which suits me, and takes up no time and rather rests me whilst writing.
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