Apprehensiveness and Angst

Apprehensiveness

Apprehensiveness noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: her apprehensiveness about starting college is keeping her awake at night

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

Angst

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

Apprehensiveness and angst are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apprehensiveness" instead a noun "Angst".
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