angsty

CEFRC1

/ˈæŋ(k)sti/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing strong worry, fear, or emotional unhappiness.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Fraught with angst.

Examples

  • The teenager wrote angsty poetry in his journal every single night.

  • The angsty music reflected his mood.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈæŋ(k)stɪi̯]
  • [ˈeɪ̯ŋ(k)stɪi̯]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Insecure and moody or thorny.

More examples

In context

  • The teenager was angsty and emotional.

  • Jackson said industrial relations felt "angsty" at a national level.

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The blank poem expressed deep frustration with societal expectations.

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Origin

adjective

From angst + -y.