Nagging

Pronunciation: /ˈnæɡɪŋ/

Nagging (noun)

  1. repeatedly criticizing or complaining about something in an annoying way.
  2. a feeling of discomfort or pain that does not go away easily.

Examples

  • Her nagging about the chores never stops.
  • The nagging from the audience was hard to ignore.

Common collocations: constant nagging, endless nagging, nagging pain, nagging sensation, nagging doubt

Nagging (adjective)

  1. continuing to bother or annoy someone in a way that is hard to ignore.

Examples

  • The nagging voice in his head wouldn't go away.
  • She had a nagging feeling that something was wrong.

Synonyms of Nagging

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Nagging

  • When expressing approval or admiration.
  • When giving positive feedback.