Angst and Upset

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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Upset and angst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead a noun "Angst".

Upset noun - An act or instance of the order of things being disturbed.

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Angst and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Angst" instead a noun "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

emotional	emotional angst	emotional upset
good	good angst	good upset
usual	usual angst	usual upset
original	original angst	original upset
Other adjectives: initial, real, massive, extreme, great, little, major.

However, it's implied that the assassination of her mother and her sister's disappearance upset her greatly, but the angst implied behind it is appropriate and never exaggerated.

Source: Angst? What Angst?
The only ponies who angst over anything that went on in the season 2 finale were Twilight and Cadance, the former regretful over her impulsive attack on Cadance (who was revealed to be a fake) and the latter upset that said fake is taking her place and marrying her fiance.

Source: Angst? What Angst?
A-Cup Angst: Missi is upset about her small chest, and complains about it to Ash and Emily.

Source: Webcomic / Misfile

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