Synonyms of edginess

edginess

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anxiety
• unease
• worry
• nerves
• tension
• jitteriness
• jumpiness
• apprehensiveness
• skittishness
• restlessness
• apprehension
• flightiness
• restiveness
• agitation
• fidgetiness
• fidgets
• upset
• trepidation
• uneasiness
• anxiousness
• feverishness
• tenseness
• perturbation
• franticness
• disquiet
• freneticism
• jitters
• shakes
• shivers
• hand-wringing
• agita
• butterflies
• willies
• dither
• heebie-jeebies
• jimjams

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confidence
• sureness
• self-confidence
• control
• self-assurance
• self-control
• coolness
• composure
• poise
• ease
• equilibrium
• tranquillity
• calmness
• equanimity
• easiness
• aplomb
• tranquility
• calm
• imperturbability
• repose
• collectedness
• self-possession
• tranquilness

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• confidence
• sureness
• self-confidence
• control
• self-assurance
• self-control
• coolness
• composure
• poise
• ease
• equilibrium
• tranquillity
• calmness
• equanimity
• easiness
• aplomb
• tranquility
• calm
• imperturbability
• repose
• collectedness
• self-possession
• tranquilness

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