nagging

The word “nagging” has 2 syllables: nag-ging.

It's pronounced as /ˈnæɡɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for nagging?

In the thesaurus, “nagging” has 28 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nagging along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nagging

  • aching
  • agonizing
  • annoying
  • badgering
  • begging
  • bothering
  • complaining
  • disturbing
  • dogging
  • excruciating
  • grievous
  • henpecking
  • hounding
  • inflamed
  • moaning
  • nasty
  • needling
  • pestering
  • picking at
  • screaming
  • severe
  • terrible
  • throbbing
  • troublesome
  • troubling
  • unsettling
  • urging
  • whining

Antonyms for nagging

  • accepting
  • bearing
  • commending
  • complimenting
  • delighting
  • easy
  • enduring
  • good
  • helpful
  • nice
  • pleasant
  • praising
  • reassuring
  • recommending
  • rejoicing
  • settling
  • taking
  • tolerating

Meanings of nagging

  • verb
    1. To continuously remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.
    2. To bother with persistent thoughts or memories.
    3. To bother or disturb persistently in any way.
  • noun
    1. The action of the verb nag.
  • adjective
    1. Causing persistent mild pain, or annoyance.

Example Sentences

  • She couldn't focus with the nagging voice in her head.
  • Despite his efforts, the nagging doubt lingered.
  • The constant nagging from her parents wore on her patience.
  • He tried to ignore the nagging feeling that something was wrong.
  • The nagging sensation of unfinished tasks kept her up at night.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nagging, such as: accepting, aching, agonizing, annoying, badgering, bearing, begging.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • snaring
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needling

  • acerbic
  • acid
  • arrogant
  • badgering
  • baiting
  • begging
  • biting
  • bitter
  • bothering
  • brusque
  • caricature
  • caustic
  • contempt
  • corrosive
  • derision
  • derisive
  • disdain
  • disparaging
  • disrespectful
  • dogging
  • heckling
  • henpecking
  • hounding
  • jeer
  • laughter
  • mockery
  • mocking
  • mordant
  • nagging
  • parody
  • picking at
  • ridiculing
  • sarcasm
  • sardonic
  • satire
  • satirical
  • saucy
  • scorn
  • taunt
  • taunting
  • teasing
  • trenchant
  • urging

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