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Vocabulary Entry
niggle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A minor worry or concern.
Example Sentences
"She had a niggle about whether she locked the door."
"His mind was filled with niggles about the upcoming presentation."
"Despite the niggles, he decided to go ahead with the plan."
V
verb
To cause minor discomfort or annoyance.
Example Sentences
"A small worry niggled at the back of her mind."
"He couldn't concentrate because doubts niggled him throughout the day."
"The lingering injury continued to niggle despite his efforts to recover."