Used when something internally bothers you, like persistent doubts or worries that trouble your mind. The idea that I may be lost began to worry at me.
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Emotional Weight
Typically implies an emotional burden that one keeps thinking about, affecting their mood or actions. His harsh words from yesterday are still worrying at me.
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Not Instant
The phrase suggests a worry that develops or lingers over time, not something that happens quickly. The fear of failing the test slowly started to worry at me.