Edgy

usgb/ˈedʒi/
adjective

Nervous or irritable.

She seemed a bit edgy and distracted at work today.
Visual representation of "edgy" - Nervous or irritable

Often appears as...

  • feel edgy
  • look edgy
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Emotional State

Edgy describes a temporary feeling, not a personality trait.

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After the long flight, I felt edgy and needed some rest.
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Mild Discomfort

Use 'edgy' to express a lighter form of anxiety, not extreme fear.

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Waiting for his test results made him a little edgy.
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Context Matters

'Edgy' can suggest impatience; look for clues in the situation.

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He was edgy because the meeting started late.
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