All niggling synonyms
nig·gling
N n noun niggling
- provocation — the act of provoking.
adjective niggling
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- inconsequential — of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- small — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
- trifling — of very little importance; trivial; insignificant: a trifling matter.
- piddling — amounting to very little; trifling; negligible: a piddling sum of money.
- finicky — excessively particular or fastidious; difficult to please; fussy.
- fussy — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
- picayune — of little value or account; small; trifling: a picayune amount.
- frivolous — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- troublesome — causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; vexatious: a troublesome situation; a troublesome person.
- nagging — continually faultfinding, complaining, or petulant: a nagging parent.
- difficult — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- tricky — given to or characterized by deceitful tricks; crafty; wily.
- irritating — causing irritation; annoying; provoking: irritating questions.
- bothersome — Someone or something that is bothersome is annoying or irritating.
- worrying — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
- troubling — to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.