adj
Uncommon
nagging
Nagging (adj) means Persistently annoying, worrying, or painful. Example: “He couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that he'd forgotten something.”
adj
1
Persistently annoying, worrying, or painful.
"He couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that he'd forgotten something."
"A nagging pain in her knee kept her off the court for weeks."
noun
1
The act of repeatedly pestering someone.
"His constant nagging finally got the shelves put up."
How to use nagging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that keeps bothering you persistently, whether it's a pain, a doubt, or a person's complaints.
Common pairings
nagging doubt
nagging pain
nagging feeling
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Word forms
- Plural
- naggings
- Comparative
- more nagging
- Superlative
- most nagging
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for nagging
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What does “nagging” mean?
The word “nagging” means persistently annoying, worrying, or painful. In plain terms, something that keeps bothering you persistently, whether it's a pain, a doubt, or a person's complaints.
How do you use “nagging” in a sentence?
Here is “nagging” used in a sentence: “He couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that he'd forgotten something.”
What part of speech is “nagging”?
Depending on how it is used, “nagging” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “nagging” a common word?
“Nagging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nagging” have?
“Nagging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: persistently annoying, worrying, or painful.
