Synonyms for

Angst

Verb / ɑ:ŋkst / Another word for angst — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A feeling of anxiety or dread

Synonyms & similar words

anxiety unease apprehension worry fear nervousness tension disquiet edginess uneasiness discomfort perturbation foreboding misgiving dread fretfulness restlessness agitation concern alarm

Synonyms by register

Formal

anxiety dread apprehension unease

Informal

worry nerves jitters butterflies

Literary

malaise ennui despair

Antonyms

calmness composure peace serenity tranquility assurance confidence

Common collocations

  • existential angst
  • teenage angst
  • creative angst
  • a sense of angst
  • feeling angst
  • overcome angst
  • alleviate angst

Word family

noun angst
adjective angsty

Usage note

Angst refers to a deep feeling of anxiety or dread, often existential. It is commonly associated with adolescence but can apply to adults facing significant life questions or pressures.

Example sentences

  1. She felt a sense of angst as she prepared for her piano recital.
  2. The thought of speaking in public caused him great angst.
  3. The constant news of violence and war gave her a sense of angst about the world.
  4. He couldn't shake the feeling of angst he had after the argument with his friend.
  5. The idea of losing his job filled him with angst.

Quotes

  • Angst is not the human condition, it's the purgatory between what we have and what we want but can't get.
  • Angst is the disease of the idle.
  • Angst is the price of being alive.

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