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angst

[ahngkst, angst] / ɑŋkst, æŋst /


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Among white-collar workers in tech and elsewhere, the angst is spreading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But I do think this particular controversy has tapped into something deeper, purging a spiritual angst that has long surrounded liberal culture.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Day packed all of the angst of that period into “American Girl,” the second single off of “Halo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Bonds are also showing some signs of the geopolitical angst.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

I don't think my sister derived any pleasure from blowing my carefully crafted reality to pieces, but maybe she couldn't handle being alone in her teen angst.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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