Angst
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Unexplained Worry
Use 'angst' when expressing a feeling of fear or anxiety without a clear cause. She felt an inexplicable angst the night before the results were announced.
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Deep Emotion
'Angst' indicates a profound level of worry, more intense than everyday concerns. He experienced a deep angst as he thought about the uncertain future.
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Inner Struggle
Reflects a personal battle with one's worries, uncertainties, or fears. Her inner angst was invisible to others, but it was overwhelming to her.