angst
Translation
angst, anxiety, dread
Examples
He suffers from teenage angst.
He suffers from teenage angst.
The film is full of existential angst.
The film is full of existential angst.
Grammar Patterns
a feeling of angst a feeling of deep anxiety or dread The film is full of existential angst.
((adjective)) angst a particular type of angst He suffers from teenage angst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anxiety, dread, apprehension, unease; Antonyms: calmness, serenity
Etymology
A direct borrowing from German 'Angst', meaning 'fear, anxiety'.
Memory Tips
As it's from German, think of a deep, philosophical anxiety, not just simple worry. Often used for 'teenage angst'.