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angstig — meaning in English

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English meaning

fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
taut adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.

Senses

angstig is used for these senses in English:

fearful Tending to fear; timid.
taut (figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.

fearful — full definition

adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
adj Causing fear; terrifying.
adj Very bad or severe (informal intensifier).

taut — full definition

adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
adj Firm and toned, without excess softness — describing muscles or a body.
adj Tense with anxiety or nervous strain.
adj Tightly controlled and free of excess, especially describing writing or plotting.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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