angst
word
Definition
A strong feeling of anxiety, worry, or emotional suffering, especially about the future or life's meaning. Often used to describe deep, sometimes existential, emotional discomfort.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in literary, psychological, or artistic contexts. Often implies deep, abstract, or existential worry, not just regular stress. Can be used informally among young people to describe general unease.
Spanish: angustia - inquietudPortuguese (BR): angústia - apreensão emocionalPortuguese (PT): angústia - ansiedade intensaChinese (Simplified): 焦虑 - 忧愁Chinese (Traditional): 焦慮 - 憂愁Hindi: चिंता - बेचैनीArabic: قلق - توتر داخليBengali: উদ্বেগ - অজানা আতঙ্ক - কষ্ট (অস্তিত্বগত)Russian: тревога - тревожность (экзистенциальная) - ангстJapanese: 不安 - 苦悩 (存在的な)Vietnamese: bất an - lo âu sâu sắcKorean: 불안 - 고뇌 (존재적)Turkish: kaygı - bunalım - varoluşsal endişeUrdu: بے چینی - فکری اضطراب - وجودی کربIndonesian: kecemasan - kegelisahan mendalam - keresahan (eksistensial)
Example Sentences
She feels a lot of angst about her future career.
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Teenagers often experience angst about growing up.
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He wrote a poem about his angst.
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Lately, I've had this weird angst I can't really explain.
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The movie perfectly captures the angst of modern life.
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He hides his angst behind jokes, but I know he's worried.
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