Lesser and Niggling

Lesser

Lesser adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.

Niggling and lesser are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Niggling" instead an adjective "Lesser".

Niggling

Niggling adjective - So small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention.

Lesser and niggling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lesser" instead an adjective "Niggling".

Nearby Word: niggled
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Niggling and Lesser. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lesser/niggling
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