angst
gb/ˈɑŋkst/ us/ˈɑŋkst/
C1
Englisch
szorongás, aggodalom, kamaszkori szorongás, tinédzserkori szorongás, egzisztenciális szorongás, létszorongás
NOMEN
C1
1
Verwendungsmuster:
angst (about/over) [something]
There’s a lot of angst about whether the company will survive the year.
Sok aggodalom van amiatt, hogy a vállalat túléli-e az évet.
She tried to hide her angst, but her voice kept shaking.
Megpróbálta leplezni a szorongását, de a hangja továbbra is remegett.
The policy change created public angst across the country.
Beispiele für Lernende
He feels angst about his exam.
Szorong a vizsgája miatt.
I have a lot of angst about the future.
Sok aggodalmam van a jövővel kapcsolatban.
Häufiger Fehler:
Usually uncountable: say “angst” or “a lot of angst,” not “an angst.” Also, it does not mean “anger.”
Bedeutung
anxiety and worried unease
Wortverbindungen
feel angst
|a sense of angst
|deep angst
|growing angst
|public angst
|widespread angst
|angst about the future
|angst over prices
|angst over change
|full of angst
Synonyme
anxiety (more general and common.)
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unease (often milder than angst.)
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apprehension (focuses on worry about what will happen.)
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dread (strong fear about something expected.)
Antonyme
calm (a relaxed state without worry.)
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peace of mind (a settled feeling of reassurance.)
Themen
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definition
a strong feeling of worry or nervousness
A feeling of anxiety, worry, or unease, often about an uncertain situation or the future.
NOMEN
C1
2
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone]'s angst
The film captures the awkwardness and angst of high school perfectly.
A film tökéletesen ragadja meg a középiskolás évek kínosságát és kamaszkori szorongását.
His early songs were full of teenage angst and heartbreak.
Korai dalai tele voltak kamaszkori szorongással és szívfájdalommal.
She laughed at her old journal and all the angst on those pages.
Beispiele für Lernende
The story is about teenage angst.
A történet a kamaszkori szorongásról szól.
His music is full of angst.
A zenéje tele van kamaszkori szorongással.
Häufiger Fehler:
Often used as a mass noun: “teenage angst,” not usually “teenage angsts.”
Bedeutung
adolescent emotional turmoil
Wortverbindungen
teenage angst
|adolescent angst
|youthful angst
|angst and insecurity
|a burst of angst
|angst-ridden lyrics
|angst-filled diary
|channel your angst
|express your angst
|post-breakup angst
Synonyme
turmoil (emotional chaos without the specific teen association.)
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insecurity (focuses on lack of confidence.)
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misery (emphasizes unhappiness rather than anxiety.)
Antonyme
contentment (a satisfied, comfortable feeling.)
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confidence (lack of self-doubt that often fuels angst.)
Themen
emotions
|relationships
|youth
|culture
Definition
strong unhappy feelings, especially in teenagers
Strong feelings of insecurity, frustration, and sadness, especially associated with adolescence and coming-of-age experiences.
NOMEN
C2
LITERARY
3
Verwendungsmuster:
existential angst (about) [something]
After the diagnosis, he sank into existential angst about mortality.
A diagnózis után mély egzisztenciális szorongásba zuhant a halandóság gondolata miatt.
The novel explores the characters’ angst in a world that feels meaningless.
A regény a szereplők egzisztenciális szorongását vizsgálja egy olyan világban, amely értelmetlennek tűnik.
Her jokes about existential angst kept the conversation from getting too heavy.
Beispiele für Lernende
He has existential angst.
Egzisztenciális szorongása van.
Sometimes I feel angst about the meaning of life.
Néha egzisztenciális szorongást érzek az élet értelme miatt.
Häufiger Fehler:
Often used in serious or literary contexts; in casual talk it can sound dramatic unless used humorously.
Bedeutung
existential dread about life
Wortverbindungen
existential angst
|a wave of angst
|late-night angst
|philosophical angst
|modern angst
|postwar angst
|quiet angst
|underlying angst
|angst about mortality
|angst about purpose
Synonyme
existential dread (very close in meaning; more explicit about fear.)
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despair (stronger hopelessness; not always tied to meaning of life.)
Antonyme
hope (a positive expectation that counters dread.)
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certainty (confidence that reduces existential questioning.)
Themen
emotions
|philosophy
|mental_health
|literature
Definition
deep worry about life’s meaning
A deep feeling of anxiety or dread about the meaning of life, existence, or one’s place in the world.
Grammatik
Grundform
angst
IPA
GB/ˈɑŋkst/
US/ˈɑŋkst/
Silben & Betonung
angst (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (angst)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: angst
- Plural: angst
Wortfamilie
Core family
angsty
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
angst-ridden
adjective C2
Ausdrücke
angst-filled
1/ˈɑŋkst fˈɪld/
fixed phrase
containing lots of angst
full of worry and unhappy feelings
Beispiele
- She posted an angst-filled message after the breakup.
- The novel’s middle section is packed with angst-filled scenes.
- The soundtrack is full of angst-filled ballads.
Beispiele für Lernende
- He wrote an angst-filled letter.
angst-ridden
1/ˈɑŋkst ɹˈɪdən/
fixed phrase
full of anxious emotion
very worried and unhappy
Beispiele
- It’s an angst-ridden drama about family conflict.
- His angst-ridden monologue went viral online.
- The review called the album an angst-ridden masterpiece.
Beispiele für Lernende
- It is an angst-ridden story.
economic angst
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
worry about the economy
worry about money and the economy
Beispiele
- Economic angst rose as layoffs spread through the industry.
- The speech tried to address voters’ economic angst.
- High rents are fueling economic angst among young adults.
Beispiele für Lernende
- Many people feel economic angst.
existential angst
1/ˌɛɡzˌɪstˈɛnʃəl ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
literary
dread about life’s meaning
deep worry about why we exist
Beispiele
- He wrote essays full of existential angst.
- The film turns existential angst into dark humor.
- She felt existential angst after leaving her job.
Beispiele für Lernende
- He feels existential angst.
political angst
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
worry about politics
worry about politics and government
Beispiele
- Political angst has dominated conversations all week.
- She took a break from the news to reduce her political angst.
- The comedian turned political angst into a stand-up set.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I feel political angst when I watch the news.
teenage angst
1/tˈinˌeɪd͡ʒ ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
emotional worry typical of teens
Strong worry, sadness, or stress that many teenagers feel about life, themselves, or the future.
Beispiele
- The book captures the teenage angst of growing up in a big city.
- Her songs are full of teenage angst and confusion.
teenage angst
1/tˈinˌeɪd͡ʒ ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
teen insecurity and unhappiness
strong unhappy feelings that many teenagers have
Beispiele
- The band built its reputation on songs about teenage angst.
- The show mixes teenage angst with comedy.
- He joked that his hairstyle was pure teenage angst.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The movie shows teenage angst.
- His lyrics are about teenage angst.