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Definitions

nagging

[nag-ing] / ˈnæg ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
painful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aching agonizing excruciating grievous inflamed severe terrible throbbing troublesome
STRONG
biting burning distressing harrowing hurting irritated piercing saddening smarting stinging tender tormenting trying
WEAK
achy afflictive arduous awful caustic difficult dire disagreeable distasteful dreadful extreme extremely bad hard hurtful laborious raw sensitive sharp sore tedious uncomfortable unpleasant vexatious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
easy good helpful nice pleasant
STRONG
mild

Example Sentences

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Looking ahead: Powell, in his final press conference, admitted inflation is still a nagging problem five years after it spiked, but he said he sees no signs the economy is sputtering.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

They may have some nagging concerns and some lingering doubts.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

He was thrilled, of course, but he also had a nagging worry that Scotland had scored too soon.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Huff’s explanation of the reasons he retired mentioned a nagging wrist injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Then a sort of nagging guilt that I should take such pleasure in my grandmother’s discomfort.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson