niggling
adjective/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/
/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/
(also less frequent niggly
/ˈnɪɡli/
/ˈnɪɡli/
)- used to describe a slight feeling of worry or pain that does not go away
- She had niggling doubts about their relationship.
- a series of niggling injuries
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- not important synonym petty
- niggling details
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