as in fear
a strong feeling of being worried or nervous
a film about teenage angst
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Recent Examples of angst
At the first sign of conflict, this regime will collapse into a pile of overwhelming angst and self-loathing.
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Jennie Egerdie, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Plus, a whole lot of angst and sweating to try and come up with the ideal wedding speech for each grand occasion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Relative newcomers Everett Blunck (stellar in Griffin in the Summer) and Kayo Martin portray opposite ends of youthful angst with an engaging sincerity and terrifying accuracy.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Mother’s Day used to bring feelings of angst that would quickly morph into self-loathing.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 May 2025
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Jennie Egerdie, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
Plus, a whole lot of angst and sweating to try and come up with the ideal wedding speech for each grand occasion.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Relative newcomers Everett Blunck (stellar in Griffin in the Summer) and Kayo Martin portray opposite ends of youthful angst with an engaging sincerity and terrifying accuracy.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Mother’s Day used to bring feelings of angst that would quickly morph into self-loathing.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angst
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Staffers were losing access to the agency’s internal payment system, and officials in the Congo were reluctant to authorize an expenditure, for fear that they would be accused of circumventing the executive order.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Last week, Venetians gathered together to protest the couple's upcoming wedding festivities over fears of disruptions in a city that is already impacted by mass tourism.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Still, the episode captures the show’s rich tonal blend, its combination of screwball comedy and sincere concern with the daily troubles of working people, the small dramas that add up to a life.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In his decision, Liman found the article was protected reporting on a matter of public concern and dismissed all claims against the Times.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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When an industry accelerates this fast, anxiety is sure to follow and a growing number of CEOs aren’t asking whether to build with AI.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Survey respondents’ anxiety over unemployment also declined, but a separate measure of employment trends from the Conference Board dipped slightly, reflecting lingering economic uncertainty.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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Those worries vanished when she was accepted to Yale University.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Fear of falling behind That worry of falling behind is something many men are wrestling with, according to a recent report by the Speaking with American Men (SAM) project, a new effort aimed at helping Democrats better reach and connect with young men.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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While the Marines are expected to avoid direct engagement with demonstrators, the symbolism of active-duty troops patrolling the streets of Los Angeles has reignited deep political tensions and legal debates over the limits of federal power.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Their tension was broadcast for the world to see via a live stream on Sunday (June 8) near the Bellagio Fountains.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2025
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This need is the source of her personal torment and also her power.—
Kerry Howley,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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The real torments have been so glazed over, many poems resemble old paintings lost beneath a dozen layers of varnish.—
William Logan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Knowing how to handle feelings of panic and stress can be a matter of life and death.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Instead of China’s current licensing regime, the EU trade chief said the bloc prefers a systematic solution, such as a general application once a year for each company, to avoid paperwork delays and stress applied to the industry.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Among the thousands left in anguish is Sasha Escalante, a 44-year-old Venezuelan radio producer living in Miami.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Criminalizing them can lead to extended mental anguish.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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“Angst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angst. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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