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Angst

/ˈɑŋkst/
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(noun) Emotional turmoil; painful sadness; anguish.

Angst is the fear of our own incapacity for peace.
Teenage angst is a part of life.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many teenagers experience a lot of ____ as they grow and change.

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