angstvolle

Angstvolle is a Dutch adjective meaning “full of fear” or “anxious.” It is used to describe people, situations, or atmospheres that convey fear, worry, or a strong sense of anxiety. The term is more common in literary, journalistic, or formal language; in everyday speech, Dutch speakers often use angstig, bezorgd, or onrustig for similar meanings.

The word can describe a wide range of contexts, from emotions in individuals to the mood of a scene. Examples include a “angstvolle stilte” (an anxious silence), “angstvolle ogen” (fearful eyes), or a “angstvolle beschrijving” (an anxiety-filled description). Its nuance is stronger than “angstig” in the sense of immediacy and intensity, often implying a pervasive or lingering fear rather than a brief moment of fright.

Etymologically, angstvolle is formed from the noun angst (fear) and vol (full), creating a compound adjective that conveys the idea of being filled with fear. It sits within the broader semantic field of anxiety-related terms in Dutch, alongside words like angstig (anxious), bevreesd (fearful), and onrustig (uneasy).

See also: Angst, Angstig, Bevreest, Onrustig, Dutch vocabulary related to fear and anxiety.