Pronunciation: /ˈnæɡɪŋ/

Definitions of nagging

noun the action of persistently complaining or fault-finding

Example Sentences

A1 My mother's nagging about cleaning up my room never seems to end.

A2 His constant nagging about my bad habits is starting to get on my nerves.

B1 The nagging from my boss to meet deadlines is becoming overwhelming.

B2 She couldn't stand her partner's constant nagging about her spending habits.

C1 The persistent nagging from the media about his personal life caused him great stress.

C2 Despite her success, she couldn't shake off the nagging feeling of self-doubt.

adjective repeatedly complaining or fault-finding in an annoying way

Example Sentences

A1 My mom's nagging voice woke me up early in the morning.

A2 Her nagging complaints about the messy room never seem to end.

B1 I find his constant nagging about my work ethic to be quite annoying.

B2 Despite her nagging doubts, she decided to take a leap of faith and start her own business.

C1 The nagging feeling of doubt lingered in the back of his mind as he made his decision.

C2 She couldn't shake the nagging suspicion that something was not right with the situation.

Examples of nagging in a Sentence

formal She was tired of his constant nagging about her work habits.

informal Stop nagging me about cleaning my room, I'll get to it eventually!

slang My mom is always on my case, nagging me to do my homework.

figurative The sound of the dripping faucet was like a nagging reminder of the plumbing issue.

Grammatical Forms of nagging

past tense

nagged

plural

naggings

comparative

more nagging

superlative

most nagging

present tense

nags

future tense

will nag

perfect tense

have nagged

continuous tense

is nagging

singular

nag

positive degree

nagging

infinitive

to nag

gerund

nagging

participle

nagging

Origin and Evolution of nagging

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'nagging' is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word 'nagga', which means to gnaw or irritate.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe persistent or annoying behavior, 'nagging' has evolved to encompass repetitive and persistent criticism or fault-finding.