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angst

[ahngkst, angst] / ɑŋkst, æŋst /


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In April, the University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index dropped to its lowest reading on record due to angst about the war and prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The angst of Fed officials was on display Wednesday, when three voters dissented against the central bank’s bias toward easing interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Shi's departure after almost a decade removed a toxic focal point for the fans, but angst against Fosun remains.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

But I do think this particular controversy has tapped into something deeper, purging a spiritual angst that has long surrounded liberal culture.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

As described in chapter 4, many people labeled criminals describe an existential angst associated with their pariah status, an angst that casts a shadow over every aspect of their identity and social experience.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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