Synonyms & related words for angst

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of angst — including anxiety, anguish, anxiousness, uneasiness, disquietude, unease. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to angst

Explore words related to angst — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include trepidation, edginess, frustration, heartache, swivet, grief, sadness, heartsickness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for angst

Common synonyms for angst include anxiety, anguish, anxiousness, uneasiness, disquietude, unease, nervousness, unhappiness — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does angst come from?

The word angst breaks down into one root of German origin: the root angst-, from German angst (“anxiety”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.