nagging doubt

Frequency: 5.84.0 per million words

A persistent doubt that continually worries you.

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Examples (20)

  • Despite his assurances, I had a nagging doubt about the safety of the plan.
  • A nagging doubt lingered in his mind about the decision.
  • She tried to ignore the nagging doubt in the back of her mind.
  • She couldn't shake the nagging doubt that something was wrong.
  • A nagging doubt remained: had he told her the whole truth?
  • Despite the evidence, a nagging doubt persisted about his innocence.
  • Even after winning, a nagging doubt about his performance lingered.
  • The detective had a nagging doubt about the suspect's alibi.
  • The detective couldn't shake the nagging doubt that the main suspect was innocent.
  • He confessed to having a nagging doubt about the project's success.
  • He finally voiced the nagging doubt that had been bothering him for weeks.
  • There was a nagging doubt at the back of her mind that she had forgotten something important.
  • My only nagging doubt is whether we have enough funding to complete the project.
  • His initial confidence was slowly eroded by a nagging doubt.
  • The experience left her with a nagging doubt about her own judgment.
  • A nagging doubt prevented her from fully trusting him.
  • This new evidence should dispel any nagging doubt you might have.
  • The manager dismissed the proposal, citing a nagging doubt about its feasibility.
  • Living with a constant nagging doubt can be emotionally exhausting.
  • Even after winning, a nagging doubt about his performance remained.