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Existential Dread 

Existential Dread (noun):

The intense fear associated with the belief that all potential catastrophes capable of annihilating human existence could occur simultaneously, epitomizing a catastrophic singularity.
As the scientist observed the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and the increasing global threats from climate change, nuclear warfare, and pandemics, he felt a growing sense of existential dread, the intense fear associated with the belief that all potential catastrophes capable of annihilating human existence could occur simultaneously, epitomizing a catastrophic singularity.
Existential Dread by Kewk July 2, 2023
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existential dead 

Taking existential dread one step forward. The feeling when you're in a continuous existential crisis so you just go numb and "die" on the inside.

Just like you experience existential dread you also experience existential dead.
Sophie was in the final year of her STEM course and had realized that she would've been better off studying business but three years of chemistry had killed her on the inside and she was now going through existential dead.

Existential Dreadlocks 

A hairstyle worn by those who know the world is fucked but aren’t quite ready to let this knowledge break their soul
Yes, I know I was furloughed but I’ve come to realise that everything about your corporation is evil and I’d rather work for a non-profit so don’t blame me, blame these Existential Dreadlocks I’ve been growing
Existential Dreadlocks by Joe Ad December 26, 2021
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