angst

n. a deep feeling of worry or anxiety about your life, your future, or the state of the world.

n. a feeling of acute but vague anxiety or apprehension, often philosophical in nature or related to one's place in the world.

“Many young people feel a sense of angst about the future of the planet.”

“The novel perfectly captures the existential angst of a generation struggling to find meaning in a rapidly changing economic landscape.”

n. stories or art that focus on characters feeling very sad, angry, or upset.

n. a subgenre of fiction or fan fiction characterized by characters experiencing intense emotional turmoil and interpersonal conflict.

“I prefer reading stories with a lot of angst and complicated relationships.”

“The author is well-known in online communities for writing heavy angst that explores the darker side of her characters' backstories.”

Informal

v. to spend a lot of time worrying or feeling anxious about something.

v. to experience or express deep anxiety; to fret or brood over a situation.

“There is no point angsting over a decision you have already made.”

“He spent the entire weekend angsting about the presentation, despite his colleagues' assurances that he was well-prepared.”

Informal