Definition

The condition of feeling nervous or anxious, often with a sense of tension or unease.

Example

Her edginess was evident as she waited for the interview to begin.

Conversation

I've been feeling a lot of edginess lately with all the deadlines coming up.

I totally get that; it can be really overwhelming sometimes.

Yeah, I just need to find a way to relax and manage this edginess better.

Maybe try some meditation or deep breathing exercises; they really help me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Edginess is formed from "edge" (from Old English "ecg", meaning the boundary or sharp side of an object) and "-iness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "edginess" refers to the state of being sharp or tense, often in a metaphorical sense of anxiety or nervousness.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sharp side' ('edge') of something, which can make you feel tense or anxious — that's what edginess means.

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