Worry at
verb
To continue to think about or to be annoying by something, same as gnaw at.
The thought that I might have done something wrong began to worry at me.
Often appears as...
- worry at the problem
- worry at the thought
verb
To persistently disturb or harass.
Don't worry at him, he's already under a lot of stress.
Often appears as...
- worry at him
- worry at her
verb
To continue to think about or to be annoying by something, same as gnaw at.
The thought that I might have done something wrong began to worry at me.
Often appears as...
- worry at the problem
- worry at the thought
verb
To persistently disturb or harass.
Don't worry at him, he's already under a lot of stress.
Often appears as...
- worry at him
- worry at her
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Internal 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Internal 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Internal 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
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