Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

angsty

adjective
/ˈæŋɡsti/
Definition
Feeling anxious or having intense feelings of frustration, often related to existential concerns.
Examples
  • Many young adults experience angsty feelings as they navigate their futures.
  • The angsty teenager wrote poems about his struggles with identity.
  • Her angsty music resonated with listeners who felt similar emotions.
Meaning
Angsty describes a state of emotional turmoil and dissatisfaction that can accompany teenage years or periods of life filled with uncertainty.
Synonyms
  • anxious
  • restless
  • perturbed
  • uneasy
  • frustrated