EDGINESS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Not, perhaps, in the context of last season and the edginess of this summer, but in the sense of meaning and finality. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026 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 The chain on this pick is just so fab, giving it an extra touch of edginess and doubling as a carrying strap. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 July 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 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

The headlines often focus on uber-selective colleges and universities, the lengths students and parents will go to access them, and the parts of the process of applying that evoke the most anxiety.

— Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
One of the most dreadful packing pain points is the anxiety of whether everything will actually fit in your suitcase, which, thankfully, my Away Bigger Carry-on has eliminated.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

Such talk seemed fanciful until this week, despite long-term unease with Infantino’s style and previous attempts to force through unpopular projects.

— Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Wilson, playing Tom’s own version of that unease a few beats earlier, needed only the smallest gesture to register it.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026

Definition of unease

Noun

There have also been growing concerns that AI companies are propping each other up through a web of funding deals, with Nvidia at the heart of those worries.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Those worries came to a head after the May election rout, leading to Starmer’s fall and Burnham’s rise.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

As tensions rise with the Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento City Unified is pressing ahead with a new fiscal sustainability plan aimed at avoiding insolvency and preserving local control.

— Chaewon Chung July 30, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Shaw also noted tensions with immigration enforcement crackdowns happening near school campuses.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 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

Noun

Hybrids past and present High fuel prices, broader selection and lingering skittishness around EV range and charging are pushing an unprecedented number of buyers toward hybrids.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Was that skittishness behind Hollywood’s absence from Cannes this year?

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026

Definition of skittishness

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