edgy
adjective
nervously irritable; impatient and anxious.
edginess
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a word derived from
edgy.
Example Sentences
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When his camera isn’t woozily circling like a merry-go-round, his edginess glints.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
A little edginess is nothing new for Michael.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Without the runoff rematch between Herrera and Gonzales, we won’t learn whether there are limits to how much internet edginess an electorate can handle.
From Slate ● Mar. 9, 2026
In this niche world of startup nations, Praxis had a reputation for edginess.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024
“All right, look sharp,” the Sicilian said then, just a drop of edginess in his voice.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
