angst
gb/ˈɑŋkst/ us/ˈɑŋkst/
C1
Engleză
szorongás, aggodalom, kamaszkori szorongás, tinédzserkori szorongás, egzisztenciális szorongás, létszorongás
SUBSTANTIV
C1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Usually uncountable: say “angst” or “a lot of angst,” not “an angst.” Also, it does not mean “anger.”
Sens
anxiety and worried unease
Colocații
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
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
calm (a relaxed state without worry.)
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peace of mind (a settled feeling of reassurance.)
Teme
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definiție
a strong feeling of worry or nervousness
A feeling of anxiety, worry, or unease, often about an uncertain situation or the future.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The story is about teenage angst.
A történet a kamaszkori szorongásról szól.
His music is full of angst.
A zenéje tele van kamaszkori szorongással.
Greșeală frecventă:
Often used as a mass noun: “teenage angst,” not usually “teenage angsts.”
Sens
adolescent emotional turmoil
Colocații
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
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
contentment (a satisfied, comfortable feeling.)
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confidence (lack of self-doubt that often fuels angst.)
Teme
emotions
|relationships
|youth
|culture
Definiție
strong unhappy feelings, especially in teenagers
Strong feelings of insecurity, frustration, and sadness, especially associated with adolescence and coming-of-age experiences.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
LITERARY
3
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He has existential angst.
Egzisztenciális szorongása van.
Sometimes I feel angst about the meaning of life.
Néha egzisztenciális szorongást érzek az élet értelme miatt.
Greșeală frecventă:
Often used in serious or literary contexts; in casual talk it can sound dramatic unless used humorously.
Sens
existential dread about life
Colocații
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
Sinonime
existential dread (very close in meaning; more explicit about fear.)
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despair (stronger hopelessness; not always tied to meaning of life.)
Antonime
hope (a positive expectation that counters dread.)
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certainty (confidence that reduces existential questioning.)
Teme
emotions
|philosophy
|mental_health
|literature
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
angst
IPA
GB/ˈɑŋkst/
US/ˈɑŋkst/
Silabe și accent
angst (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (angst)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: angst
- Plural: angst
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
angsty
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
angst-ridden
adjective C2
Expresii
angst-filled
1/ˈɑŋkst fˈɪld/
fixed phrase
containing lots of angst
full of worry and unhappy feelings
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He wrote an angst-filled letter.
angst-ridden
1/ˈɑŋkst ɹˈɪdən/
fixed phrase
full of anxious emotion
very worried and unhappy
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- It is an angst-ridden story.
economic angst
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
worry about the economy
worry about money and the economy
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Many people feel economic angst.
existential angst
1/ˌɛɡzˌɪstˈɛnʃəl ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
literary
dread about life’s meaning
deep worry about why we exist
Exemple
- He wrote essays full of existential angst.
- The film turns existential angst into dark humor.
- She felt existential angst after leaving her job.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He feels existential angst.
political angst
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
worry about politics
worry about politics and government
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Exemple
- 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
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The movie shows teenage angst.
- His lyrics are about teenage angst.