adverse criticism, aware, conscious, flak, imputation, meticulous, on the ball, pettifogging, quibbling, tinhorn, vexing
Definitionadj. (informal) small and of little importance
Last update: October 4, 2015
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It spoke of antiquity, no doubt, but it was a dismal and graceless antiquity of narrow purposes and niggling thrift. [Please select]
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The inspiration and outcome of a reforming movement ought to be freedom and a generous spirit, not niggling restrictions and regulations. [Please select]
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No niggling at it as if a mouse was nibbling it; long, bold sweeps, slashes. [Please select]
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He had good men with him--mostly amateurs--but with hard business heads and the same hatred of red tape and niggling ways which belonged to their chief. [Please select]
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