The difference between fear and 'Angst' is that fear has a tangible object of which somebody can be afraid and 'Angst' doesn't. So as far as I understand it, p

The difference between fear and 'Angst' is that fear has a tangible object of which somebody can be afraid and 'Angst' doesn't. So as far as I understand it, people are angsty because they feel afraid but they can't put their finger on the cause, so the only way to react is being angry at each and everybody. From my point of view, people are using 'angsty' to distance themselves from a problem that they have chosen to ignore. E.g. there are some problems with global warming, but even now, you can ignore them by telling yourself that it's teenage angst that makes people care about it.