Apprehension and Angst

Apprehension

Apprehension noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: felt a great deal of apprehension about the trip and about arriving safely

Angst is a synonym for apprehension in anxiety topic. In some cases you can use "Angst" instead a noun "Apprehension", when it comes to topics like panic.

Angst

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

Apprehension is a synonym for angst in anxiety topic. You can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Angst", if it concerns topics such as panic, feeling of anxiety.

How words are described

clear clear apprehension clear angst
pure pure apprehension pure angst
initial initial apprehension initial angst
great great apprehension great angst
Other adjectives: major, said.
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