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- DictionaryAngst/äNG(k)st/
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: "adolescent angst"
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.)
noun. /aŋst/ IPA. Dictionary definition of angst. A profound feeling of anxiety, dread, or inner turmoil often accompanied by a sense of existential unease or apprehension. "He was left in a terrible state of angst when his parents decided to separate." Detailed meaning of angst.
What does the noun angst mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun angst . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
noun. These are words and phrases related to angst. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of angst. ANXIETY. Synonyms. anxiety. uneasiness. unease. worry. apprehension. agita. misgiving. foreboding. distress. concern. tension. anguish. suspense. fretfulness. disquietude. dread. fear. alarm. solicitude.
noun an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom. Etymologies. from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition. [German, from Middle High German angest, from Old High German angust; see angh- in Indo-European roots.]
definition: a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish. The idea of returning home filled the soldier with both happiness and angst. related words: anguish, anxiety, distress, dread, fear, malaise, travail. Word Combinations Subscriber feature About this feature.
(informal) having or showing feelings of angst. Stefan plays the role of a rebellious, angsty outsider who joins a terrorist cell. angsty poetry/drama/lyrics. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
