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angsty

British

/ ˈæŋstɪ /

adjective

informal displaying or feeling angst, esp in a self-conscious manner

two angsty teenagers

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Kevin Williamson, who created the franchise with his script for the first “Scream,” cleverly directed by Wes Craven, went on to create the angsty teen TV soap “Dawson’s Creek.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

An outgoing committed Christian with an "angsty" side, she was open that she didn't believe in sex before marriage.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The hope seems to be that a vibe shift might be enough to assuage angsty voters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

He was hoping to win the role of Caleb Mir, an angsty young man whom she has recruited for her program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

When my mom and dad had left behind their entire country to give me a better life, they didn't write angsty poetry on the walls before they made their departure.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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