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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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.
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New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
But the star was Lucy (played by Melissa Bardin Galsky), the angsty 20-something who should be ushering in the apocalypse for her dad, Satan, and instead is dating the second coming of Jesus (Glaser).
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 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
Back home, the angsty Keitaro is working on a legendary firework, determined to dazzle the townsfolk and save their home.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
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New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
But the star was Lucy (played by Melissa Bardin Galsky), the angsty 20-something who should be ushering in the apocalypse for her dad, Satan, and instead is dating the second coming of Jesus (Glaser).
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 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
Back home, the angsty Keitaro is working on a legendary firework, determined to dazzle the townsfolk and save their home.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Angsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angsty. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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