Angst and Depression

Angst

Angst noun - An acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom.

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Depression and angst are semantically related. in feeling of anxiety topic. In some cases you can use "Depression" instead a noun "Angst".

Depression noun - A period of decreased economic activity.

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Angst and depression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Angst" instead a noun "Depression".

emotional	emotional angst	emotional depression
pure	pure angst	pure depression
long	long angst	long depression
mild	mild angst	mild depression
Other adjectives: initial, genuine, deep, obvious, heavy, constant, severe, crushing, massive, extreme, serious, little, slight, inner, new, major, general, repressed, crippling, existential.

The author calls it an "angsty adventure" and it might very well be, but the angst and depression does fade away in the really awesome battle scenes.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Seiken Densetsu 3
Though it's her angst and depression that lead to the decision to become goth, the makeover itself seems to lead directly to regaining her original, perky personality.

Source: Fan Fic / Romance and the Fate of Equestria
Many songs of Slip Knot is about this, due to them being about the band themselves being misanthropes filled with hatred, angst and depression.

Source: Tragic Villain

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