edginess

[ˈedʒi.nəs]

edginess Definition

  • 1the quality of being nervous, tense, or irritable
  • 2the quality of being exciting and slightly dangerous

Using edginess: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "edginess" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She felt an edginess in the air before the storm.

  • Example

    The edginess of the city at night made him feel alive.

  • Example

    The edginess in his voice suggested he was hiding something.

edginess Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with edginess

  • feeling nervous, tense, or irritable

    Example

    I've been on edge all day waiting for the test results.

  • living in a way that is risky or dangerous

    Example

    He's always been a thrill-seeker, living on the edge of danger.

  • cutting-edge

    at the forefront of new developments or ideas

    Example

    The company prides itself on its cutting-edge technology.

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Summary: edginess in Brief

The term 'edginess' [ˈedʒi.nəs] refers to two distinct qualities. The first is a state of nervousness, tension, or irritability, as in 'She felt an edginess in the air before the storm.' The second is a quality of excitement and slight danger, as in 'The edginess of the city at night made him feel alive.' Other phrases include 'on edge,' meaning feeling nervous or irritable, 'living on the edge,' meaning living dangerously, and 'cutting-edge,' meaning at the forefront of new ideas.