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

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Highlighting a nagging consumption slump, China's retail sales grew at a slower pace in July, official data showed on Monday.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

For Musk, it’s a nagging reminder that he’s back in grind mode, having to deliver on all of his highflying promises for SpaceX’s performance, writes Tim Higgins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Ohtani’s nagging knee problem creates the most uncertainty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

But a nagging question has remained throughout: is anyone else watching?

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

“We’re going out today,” Henry said, pushing back the nagging irritation he felt when he saw how easy it was for Naomi.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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