angst

noun
UK: /æŋst/
US: /æŋkst/

  1. A feeling of deep anxiety and unease, typically about the state of the world or one's own situation.

    1. Teenagers often experience angst. [ ] [ ]
    2. His art reflects the angst of modern society, showing his own feelings. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of persistent worry about something trivial.

    1. She has angst about her new job. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was in angst over what to wear, spending so much time looking. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

worry dread anxiety apprehension unease concern
angst intransitive-verb

  1. To feel anxious or worried, especially about trivial things.

    1. I angst about the future all the time. [ ] [ ]
    2. She angsted over the decision, making all people tired and exhausted. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "angst" in English means: A feeling of deep anxiety and unease, typically about the state of the world or one's own situation., A feeling of persistent worry about something trivial..

The phonetic transcription of "angst" is /æŋst/ in British English and /æŋkst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "angst": worry, dread, anxiety, apprehension, unease, concern.

Example usage of "angst": "Teenagers often experience angst.". More examples on the page.