niggles
Small persistent annoyances
Niggles are small, persistent annoyances or minor complaints.
A niggle is something that bothers you without being serious enough to confront directly—a slight worry, a nagging doubt, a trivial irritation: I have a few niggles about the contract.
In British usage, niggles can also mean minor physical discomforts: He's been dealing with hamstring niggles all season.
Voiced minor dissatisfactions
- grumblesLow, discontented muttering
- quibblesTrivial criticisms or protests
- grievancesFelt wrongs or injustices
- objectionsExpressions of disapproval
criticisms · cavils · moans · groans · protests · fussing · carping · nitpicking
Persistent mental unease
- concernsSources of worry
- misgivingsFeelings of doubt
- reservationsDoubts or advance bookings
- qualmsMoral reservations or unease
uncertainties · suspicions · apprehensions · hesitations · unease · disquiet · nagging · lingering
Sources of mild irritation
- bothersCauses irritation or disturbance
- vexationsCauses of mild distress
- aggravationsCauses of annoyance
- frustrationsFeelings from blocked efforts
peeves · bugbears · nuisances · hassles · irks · petty · small · minor
Brief, sharp sensations
- achesDull persistent pains
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
throbs · pangs · cramps · tenderness · smarting · nagging · persistent · minor
gripes
Voiced minor dissatisfactions
- grumblesLow, discontented muttering
- quibblesTrivial criticisms or protests
- grievancesFelt wrongs or injustices
objections · criticisms · cavils · moans · groans · protests · fussing · carping · nitpicking · faultfinding
worries
Persistent mental unease
- concernsSources of worry
- misgivingsFeelings of doubt
- reservationsDoubts or advance bookings
qualms · uncertainties · suspicions · apprehensions · hesitations · unease · disquiet · nagging · lingering · gnawing
annoyances
Sources of mild irritation
- bothersCauses irritation or disturbance
- vexationsCauses of mild distress
- aggravationsCauses of annoyance
frustrations · peeves · bugbears · nuisances · hassles · irks · petty · small · minor · constant
twinges
Brief, sharp sensations
discomfort · throbs · pangs · cramps · tenderness · smarting · nagging · persistent · minor · dull
- annoyancesannoyance, annoyances, irritations, irritation, nuisance
nigglespraises
Verbally commends
compliments · commendations · accolades · applauds · lauds