angst

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: angst (1)
English Definition

A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one.

Example Sentence

Many teenagers experience a period of existential angst.

US IPA /Γ¦Ε‹st/
UK IPA /Γ¦Ε‹st/

Synonyms

anxiety dread apprehension unease worry

Antonyms

calmness peace contentment