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adjective nig·gling \ˈni-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of niggling

  1. :  petty; also :  bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way niggling injuries

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Examples of niggling in a Sentence

  1. only niggling differences between the original Broadway musical and the film version that followed

First Known Use of niggling

1599

niggling Synonyms

Synonyms
chicken, de minimis, footling, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, measly, Mickey Mouse, minute, negligible, no-account, nominal, paltry, peanut, petty, picayune, piddling, piddly, piffling, pimping, slight, trifling, trivial
Antonyms
big, consequential, considerable, important, material, significant
Related Words
inferior, mean; imperceptible, inappreciable; little, puny, tiny; hairsplitting, nitpicking, pettifogging, quibbling; one-horse, small-fry, two-bit
Near Antonyms
serious, substantial, weighty; eventful, momentous, pivotal; conspicuous, noteworthy, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, striking; appreciable, discernible (also discernable), measurable

NIGGLING Defined for English Language Learners

niggling

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adjective

Definition of niggling for English Language Learners

  • : causing you to feel a slight pain or to be worried or annoyed for a long time

NIGGLING Defined for Kids

niggling

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adjective nig·gling \ˈni-gliŋ\

Definition of niggling for Students

  1. :  petty 1

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