gnawingsuspicion
nounUK /ˈnɔːɪŋ səˈspɪʃən/
US /ˈnɔːɪŋ səˈspɪʃən/
A small worry in your mind that something might be wrong.
She had a gnawingsuspicion that she had left her keys at home.
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2. A slow, nagging feeling that someone is not being honest.
He felt a gnawingsuspicion that his friend was hiding the truth.
3. A constant little doubt that keeps bothering you.
A gnawingsuspicion kept her awake all night.
4. A quiet worry that grows stronger over time.
The gnawingsuspicion about the missing money grew day by day.