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edginess

noun

Definition of edginess

as in anxiety

a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements the edginess of the basketball players in the moments before the start of the tournament was apparent

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Recent Examples of edginess And for the 2026 ESPYs, her hairstylist, Anh Co Tran, made sure her hair remained inspo-pic-worthy, sweeping it into an intentionally imperfect updo that managed to balance elegance and edginess—just like the figure skater herself. — Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2026 While summer whites tend to feel beachy or formal, a pair of white sneakers adds a bit of fashion-forward edginess. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 18 June 2026 In an age in which every character needs to have some edginess or shadow of darkness in them, this Hutt is the contrary. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 22 May 2026 Maslany is the dynamic center of a story that twists in unexpected directions, giving Paula enough intelligence, warmth, and edginess to make her character cohere. — Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026 To hear those boos, see the empty seats at Anfield late in games because fans have given up and headed for the exits and read of departing club legend Mohamed Salah so openly criticising the problems only adds to the edginess. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 May 2026 Alvarado is only 6-foot, but the five-year NBA veteran finds ways to overcome his undersized stature with energy, edginess and IQ. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 This wood vanity brings an edginess to your bathroom decor. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026 Without going the easy route of just talking about whatever group is in the edginess Zeitgeist at the moment, Holmes is tapping into an audience’s desire to have someone express their anger and frustration at the world, but in a way that is more openhearted and connective. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026

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Noun

His instinctive reaction, tearful after losing another final, was to throw in the towel, to announce his career with Argentina was over at the age of 29, to focus on his club career, which by comparison brought him so much joy and so little anxiety.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Because of their history of poor sleep, people with insomnia may suffer from anxiety about getting inadequate sleep, which can then increase sleeplessness at night.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

The Leeds quartet built a reputation on sardonic observations about modern life, packaging political unease inside wiry post-punk.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
This, combined with the sheer horror of many of the crimes committed against the Bowdens, generates a tension in the viewer that makes the unease a young Antosca felt watching the 1962 film feel tame by comparison.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

Definition of unease

Noun

It’s made from 100 percent cotton and fully lined for lightweight comfort and worry-free wear.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
His two biggest worries are that people will potentially lose their business and cities losing the permit income to conduct health inspections.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

And while Argentina’s culture of talk therapy may turn psychic suffering into words on the therapist’s couch, fans may be reassured that the pros are trained to translate their nerves into strategy on the pitch.

— Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Mitochondria supply the raw materials for creating the neurotransmitters glutamate and acetylcholine, which manage our brain, nerves, and muscles.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of nerves

Noun

Wall Street looked past geopolitical tensions with benchmark indexes rising on Big Tech strength and signs of easing inflation, even as Middle East hostilities escalated.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026
But Wednesday’s amendment vote is a preview of Democratic tensions to come after nearly half of the caucus voted to support it, including leaders like Whip Katherine Clark and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of tension

Noun

Key Takeaways Most vitamins do not directly cause jitteriness, but certain supplements can make people feel shaky, restless, or overstimulated.

— Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026

Definition of jitteriness

Noun

Market jumpiness can serve as a good moment for those nearing the end of their career to make sure their nest egg is prepared for a downturn, Benz said.

— Annie Nova,Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Conference Board economist Dana Peterson noted these state indexes have a history of statistical jumpiness.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025

Definition of jumpiness

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Was that skittishness behind Hollywood’s absence from Cannes this year?

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026
Now, with early voting for the March 3 primary set to start next week, the mudslinging in both races is expected to soar, according to insiders with both parties watching with skittishness from Texas and Washington.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of skittishness

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