angsty

adjective

ˈaŋ(k)-stē How to pronounce angsty (audio)
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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There is an angsty daughter or two in the mix. — Alessandra Codinha, InStyle, 3 June 2026 Finland’s song, the bookies’ favorite, is one of several angsty entries this year. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 Lulu has more dimensions than the typical angsty TV teen. — Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2026 And, to be sure, the last thing the world needs is another group of angsty indie rockers with too many unread Verso books on their shelves. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for angsty

Word History

Etymology

angst entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of angsty was in 1956

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“Angsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angsty. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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