nagging concern
noun phraseUK /ˈnæɡ.ɪŋ kənˈsɜːn/
US /ˈnæɡ.ɪŋ kənˈsɝːn/
A little worry that keeps bothering you and won't go away.
She had a nagging concern that she had left the stove on.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small problem that keeps annoying you.
He had a nagging concern about the noise from the old fridge.
3. A feeling that something might be wrong even if you can't explain why.
There was a nagging concern in the back of his mind about the test results.
4. A repeated complaint or worry that someone keeps bringing up.
Her nagging concern about the budget came up at every meeting.