angsty
adjective
ˈaŋ(k)-stē 
ˈäŋ(k)-
angstier; angstiest
informal
: feeling, showing, or expressing anxiety, apprehension, or insecurity : marked by angst
angsty teenagers
angsty song lyrics
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Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
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Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Lulu has more dimensions than the typical angsty TV teen.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
And Jacob Elordi, the Thinking Man’s Heartthrob, avoided becoming a generic Netflix idol by smoldering his way to an Oscar nomination, in between his seasons playing the angsty jock Nate.
—New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
An angsty appreciation for indie pop culture of a ’90s vintage courses through the movie, with crucial references to Twin Peaks and the bands Morphine and Sparklehorse.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for angsty
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“Angsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angsty. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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