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noun
- 1. a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general: "the existential angst of the middle classes"
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ANGST definition: 1. strong worry and unhappiness, especially about personal problems: 2. strong worry and…. Learn more.
Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word angst, which means a feeling of anxiety, apprehension, or insecurity. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for angst in the online dictionary.
ANGST meaning: 1. strong worry and unhappiness, especially about personal problems: 2. strong worry and…. Learn more.
The word angst was introduced into English from the Danish, Norwegian, and Dutch word angst and the German word Angst. It is attested since the 19th century in English translations of the works of Søren Kierkegaard and Sigmund Freud. [1] [2] [3] It is used in English to describe an intense feeling of apprehension, anxiety, or inner turmoil.
Synonyms for ANGST: fear, concern, anxiety, fearfulness, worry, tension, torment, stress; Antonyms of ANGST: ease, contentment, content, peace, tranquillity, serenity, calmness, calm
A kind of fear or anxiety; Angst is German for “fear.” It is usually applied to a deep and essentially philosophical anxiety about the world in general or personal freedom. ( See existentialism.)
Angst is a feeling of anxiety and frustration that isn't specific. People often feel angst about the state of the world, or about the state of their homework. Angst is anxiety that is mixed with frustration and negativity.
