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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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
with an edgy voice the spelling-bee contestant started to spell the tongue twister
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
be careful as you walk along the beach—those broken clam shells are edgy enough to cut your feet
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
a director known for his edgy, over-the-top satires on modern life
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Recent Examples of edginess
Jennie Punter, Variety, 15 May 2025
And Dana Walden was sort of a pioneer both at Fox’s studio and then at the network of things that were edgy.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Acer doesn't have exact US pricing or delivery dates on these three edgy panels.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
The rise of edgy, anti-woke entertainers like Von highlights a broader strategy in Trump's political messaging—leveraging pop culture voices who resonate with disaffected or younger male voters.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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The edgy comedy stars Patrick Hivon as a hypersensitive, eco-anxious kennel-owner who buys a therapeutic lamp and Piper Perabo as the supplier’s soothing tech support.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 15 May 2025
And Dana Walden was sort of a pioneer both at Fox’s studio and then at the network of things that were edgy.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Acer doesn't have exact US pricing or delivery dates on these three edgy panels.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
The rise of edgy, anti-woke entertainers like Von highlights a broader strategy in Trump's political messaging—leveraging pop culture voices who resonate with disaffected or younger male voters.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edginess
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Giving into your kids to avoid your own feelings of stress and anxiety does more harm than good in the long run, says bestselling author and personal growth expert Mel Robbins.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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More than 6 million have a parent with both a substance use disorder and significant symptoms of depression, anxiety or both.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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However, because the pool was shallow, Lisberg was less worried.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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While Herzig is hoping to win a million dollars, his guests are all worried about their own various fantasy teams, mostly competing for a few hundred bucks.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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The movies were provocative by design, and many critics condemned the movie.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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Sign up for the Race/Related Newsletter Join a deep and provocative exploration of race, identity and society with New York Times journalists.—
Troy Closson,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The second important thing to say about the speculation around Doctor Who is that the drama’s key figures — including Gatwa himself — have done little to dispel the sense of unease.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Local police are investigating the incident as theft, while Sevnica officials expressed unease, saying Melania's image was never a source of pride for the town.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The price of gold tends to move when markets get nervous – and so does the gold.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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It should also be noted that Demings is more than a little nervous right now about making any public promises about helping to finance a baseball stadium.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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His equaliser against Leganes in March was a perfect example, with Bellingham sharpest to react when a shot cannoned off the crossbar.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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McGraw’s lifestyle stands in sharp contrast to those living in Minto.—
Kyle Hopkins,
ProPublica,
21 May 2025
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Because of the outsize anticipation, initial reports of delays and extensive rewrites on Season 2 created worries that the series’ intricate narrative puzzle might implode.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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There happens to be one available that would help ease any worry about Bosa's injury issues throughout the year.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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In the novel’s historical re-creation, is there an anxious note to Americans now losing themselves in accommodation?—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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An inaccurate diagnosis might lead to unnecessary or risky treatment, and a false positive can cause stress by requiring additional tests and anxious waits for results.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Edginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edginess. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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