angst

/ˈɑŋkst/

a feeling of deep anxiety or dread

angst in a sentence

“Teenage angst is a common theme in young adult literature.”

German Angst fear, anxiety, from Old High German angust, related to Latin angustus narrow

Related Words

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qualm

an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear

trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something

apprehension

anxiety or fear about future events