angst
gb/ˈɑŋkst/ us/ˈɑŋkst/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
C1
state
1
anxiety and worried unease
a strong feeling of worry or nervousness
Schéma d’usage :
angst (about/over) [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Usually uncountable: say “angst” or “a lot of angst,” not “an angst.” Also, it does not mean “anger.”
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
calm (a relaxed state without worry.)
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peace of mind (a settled feeling of reassurance.)
Collocations
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
Thèmes
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Exemples
- There’s a lot of angst about whether the company will survive the year.
- She tried to hide her angst, but her voice kept shaking.
- The policy change created public angst across the country.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He feels angst about his exam.
- I have a lot of angst about the future.
Nom
C1
state
2
adolescent emotional turmoil
strong unhappy feelings, especially in teenagers
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s angst
Erreur fréquente :
Often used as a mass noun: “teenage angst,” not usually “teenage angsts.”
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
contentment (a satisfied, comfortable feeling.)
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confidence (lack of self-doubt that often fuels angst.)
Collocations
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
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|youth
|culture
Exemples
- The film captures the awkwardness and angst of high school perfectly.
- His early songs were full of teenage angst and heartbreak.
- She laughed at her old journal and all the angst on those pages.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The story is about teenage angst.
- His music is full of angst.
Nom
literary
C2
state
3
existential dread about life
deep worry about life’s meaning
Schéma d’usage :
existential angst (about) [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Often used in serious or literary contexts; in casual talk it can sound dramatic unless used humorously.
Synonymes
existential dread (very close in meaning; more explicit about fear.)
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despair (stronger hopelessness; not always tied to meaning of life.)
Antonymes
hope (a positive expectation that counters dread.)
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certainty (confidence that reduces existential questioning.)
Collocations
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
Thèmes
emotions
|philosophy
|mental_health
|literature
Exemples
- After the diagnosis, he sank into existential angst about mortality.
- The novel explores the characters’ angst in a world that feels meaningless.
- Her jokes about existential angst kept the conversation from getting too heavy.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He has existential angst.
- Sometimes I feel angst about the meaning of life.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
angst
API
GB/ˈɑŋkst/
US/ˈɑŋkst/
Syllabes et accentuation
angst (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (angst)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: angst
- Plural: angst
Famille de mots
Core family
angsty
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
angst-ridden
adjective C2
Expressions
angst-filled
1/ˈɑŋkst fˈɪld/
fixed phrase
containing lots of angst
full of worry and unhappy feelings
Exemples
- 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.
angst-ridden
1/ˈɑŋkst ɹˈɪdən/
fixed phrase
full of anxious emotion
very worried and unhappy
Exemples
- 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.
economic angst
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
worry about the economy
worry about money and the economy
Exemples
- 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.
existential angst
1/ˌɛɡzˌɪstˈɛnʃəl ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
literary
dread about life’s meaning
deep worry about why we exist
Exemples
- He wrote essays full of existential angst.
- The film turns existential angst into dark humor.
- She felt existential angst after leaving her job.
political angst
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
worry about politics
worry about politics and government
Exemples
- 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.
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.
Exemples
- 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
Exemples
- 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.