gnawing

[nɔːɪŋ]

gnawing Definition

• 1. persistently worrying or distressing
• 2. biting or nibbling something persistently

Using gnawing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gnawing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The gnawing feeling of guilt kept him up all night.

• Example

  The rat was gnawing on the cheese.

• Example

  The gnawing pain in her stomach made her feel sick.

• Example

  The gnawing worry about her son's safety was always present.

gnawing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gnawing

• nagging
• bothersome
• troublesome
• annoying
• persistent

Antonyms for gnawing

• soothing
• comforting

Phrases with gnawing

• gnawing away at

  to erode or wear away gradually through persistent effort or attack

  Example

  The constant criticism was gnawing away at his self-confidence.

• gnawing hunger

  a persistent feeling of hunger that is difficult to satisfy

  Example

  After skipping breakfast and lunch, she had a gnawing hunger in her stomach.

• gnawing doubt

  a persistent feeling of uncertainty or skepticism

  Example

  Despite the evidence, he still had a gnawing doubt about the validity of the theory.

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Summary: gnawing in Brief

The adjective 'gnawing' [nɔːɪŋ] describes something that is persistently worrying or distressing, such as a gnawing feeling of guilt or worry. It can also refer to biting or nibbling something persistently, like a rat gnawing on cheese. Phrases include 'gnawing away at,' meaning to erode or wear away gradually, 'gnawing hunger,' a persistent feeling of hunger, and 'gnawing doubt,' a persistent feeling of uncertainty.