angst

angst ¹  (ängkst)

n.

A feeling of anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression.

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[German, from Middle High German angest, from Old High German angust; see angh- in Indo-European roots.]

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angst ²

abbr.

angstrom

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angst [æŋst (German) aŋst]

n

1. an acute but nonspecific sense of anxiety or remorse

2. (Philosophy) (in Existentialist philosophy) the dread caused by man's awareness that his future is not determined but must be freely chosen

[German]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

angst - an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom anxiety - a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

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angst

noun anxiety, worry, distress, torment, unease, apprehension, agitation, malaise, perturbation, vexation, fretfulness, disquietude, inquietude Many kids suffer from acne and angst.
ease, satisfaction, fulfilment, composure, peace of mind, contentment, calmness, nonchalance, collectedness

Translations

angst [æŋst] N → angustia f

angst [ˈæŋst] n (= anxiety) → angoisse f angst-ridden
angst-ridden [ˈæŋstrɪd^ən] adj → névrosé(e)

angst

n → (Existenz)angst f

angst [æŋst] n (liter) → ansietà f inv