nagging
Americanadjective
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continually faultfinding, complaining, or petulant.
a nagging parent.
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persistently recurring; unrelenting.
a nagging backache.
Other Word Forms
- naggingness noun
- unnagging adjective
- unnaggingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of nagging
Example Sentences
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But continued consolidation in AI also underscores the nagging risks of a bubble focused on the biggest names in the stock market.
From Barron's
It underscores one of Intel’s greatest weaknesses—and a nagging headwind for the stock price.
From Barron's
Still a nagging doubt he has a big score in him before the end of the series.
From BBC
Call it benefits from AI, pricing power, or whatever, but improving profit margins is a big fundamental tailwind that can overcome a lot of risks, including nagging inflation, midterm elections, and geopolitics.
From Barron's
Call it benefits from AI, pricing power, or whatever, but improving profit margins is a big fundamental tailwind that can overcome a lot of risks, including nagging inflation, midterm elections, and geopolitics.
From Barron's
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