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niggling

[nig-ling] / ˈnɪg lɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
insignificant
Synonyms


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On a separate farewell podcast for paid subscribers, Maron and his longtime producer Brendan McDonald explained that the relentless workload was tiring and articulated a niggling feeling that the show belonged to a different era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The prospect of cuts has helped push world markets ever higher this year, offsetting niggling worries about stretched valuations in the tech sector.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

However Michelle told the BBC it kept niggling away at the back of her mind.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Despite the niggling issues, allowing foreign players entry into India's government procurement market marks a far-reaching policy shift.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

He glanced at her again, worry niggling at him.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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