Edginess — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈe-jē/

Meaning & Definition of Edginess

Edginess (adjective)

  1. having an edge, sharp
  2. being on edge, tense, irritable
  3. characterized by tension

Edginess (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: fidgetiness, fidgets, flightiness, jitteriness, jumpiness, restiveness, skittishness
    related: agita, agitation, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, disquiet, feverishness, franticness, freneticism, hand-wringing, perturbation, restlessness, trepidation, unease, uneasiness, upset, worry, nerves, tenseness, tension, butterflies, dither, heebie-jeebies, jimjams, jitters, shakes, shivers, willies
    near: confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence, sureness, control, self-control, aplomb, calm, calmness, collectedness, composure, coolness, ease, easiness, equanimity, equilibrium, imperturbability, poise, repose, self-possession, tranquility, tranquilness

Related Entry: Edgy (adjective)

Edgy is a different word from Edginess. The synonyms below are for edgy, not for edginess.

  1. feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty

    "with an edgy voice the spelling-bee contestant started to spell the tongue twister"

    similar: aflutter, antsy, anxious, atwitter, dithery, goosey, het up, hinky (slang), hung up, ill at ease, insecure, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, queasy, tense, troubled, uneasy, unquiet, upset, uptight, worried, keyed up, on edge, on pins and needles, on tenterhooks
    related: aggrieved, bothered, concerned, disquieted, distraught, distressed, disturbed, freaked, freaked-out, shook-up, apprehensive, foreboding, hesitant, misgiving, fretful, fretting, stewing, vexed, qualmish, qualmy, flustered, twittered, undone, unnerved, unstrung, obsessed, preoccupied, restless, fidgety, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, hypertense, skittish, spooky
    opposite: calm, collected, cool, easy, happy-go-lucky, nerveless, relaxed
    near: confident, self-assured, self-confident, sure, controlled, self-controlled

  2. 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"

    similar: cutting, edged, ground, honed, keen, sharp, sharpened, stropped, trenchant, whetted
    related: clawlike, daggerlike, knifelike, jabbing, jagged, lacerating, piercing, scratching, stabbing, pointed, pointy, spiky
    opposite: blunt, blunted, dull, dulled, obtuse
    near: rounded, smooth, soft, even, flat, level, slick

  3. serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction

    "a director known for his edgy, over-the-top satires on modern life"

    similar: charged, exciting, inciting, instigating, instigative, piquing, provocative, provoking, stimulating
    related: explosive, fiery, incendiary, inflammatory, triggering, inducing, inspirational, inspiring, motivating, motivational, motivative, jeering, taunting, teasing, activating, energizing, galvanizing, quickening, vitalizing, angering, enraging, maddening, upsetting, aggravating, annoying, bothersome, exasperating, galling, irksome, irritating, pesky, vexatious, vexing
    opposite: noninflammatory
    near: subduing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Edginess

The most common words with a similar meaning to Edginess:

fidgetiness, fidgets, flightiness, jitteriness, jumpiness, restiveness, skittishness

Related Words for Edginess

agita, agitation, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, disquiet, feverishness, franticness, freneticism, hand-wringing, perturbation, restlessness, trepidation, unease, uneasiness, upset, worry, nerves, tenseness, tension, butterflies, dither, heebie-jeebies, jimjams, jitters, shakes, shivers, willies

Near Antonyms of Edginess

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

Word Forms of Edginess

Inflections: edgier, edgiest

Derived words: edgily (adverb), edginess (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Edginess

First known use: 1634

Frequently Asked Questions about Edginess

What does "Edginess" mean?

"Edginess" means having an edge, sharp. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having an edge, sharp.

What is another word for "Edginess"?

Other words for "Edginess" include fidgetiness, fidgets, flightiness, jitteriness, jumpiness, restiveness and skittishness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Edginess" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Edginess"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Edginess". Common alternatives include fidgetiness, fidgets, flightiness, jitteriness, jumpiness, restiveness and skittishness.

How do you use "Edginess" in a sentence?

Examples of "Edginess" in a sentence: "the edginess of the basketball players in the moments before the start of the tournament was apparent".

Is "Edginess" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Edginess" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Edginess"?

"Edginess" is pronounced /ˈe-jē/.

What is the origin of the word "Edginess"?

First known use: 1634.

What is another word for "Edginess" meaning "a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements"?

When "Edginess" (noun) means a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements, synonyms include fidgetiness, fidgets, flightiness, jitteriness, jumpiness and restiveness.