
Worry at
Internal Worry
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.
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.
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.