Definitions

on edge

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tense adj.
feeling anxious adv.

ADJECTIVE

tense

Synonyms

WEAK

agitated anxious apprehensive beside oneself bundle of nerves edgy excited fidgety high-strung hyper impatient in a tizzy jittery jumpy nerve-racking nervous nervous wreck overanxious restless stressful unnerved uptight wired worried wound-up

ADVERB

feeling anxious

Synonyms

WEAK

anxious edgy fidgety high-strung hyper impatient in suspense jittery jumpy nail-biting nerves on edge nervous skittish uneasy wired

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on edge

Here is what to know about the incident that could become a protracted crisis as Europe is already on edge over migration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

But he said the potential for a massive overhaul has left the organization on edge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

Investors remain on edge, even after recent data suggested inflation was easing, the jobs market was softening and oil prices have come down.

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

The experience has left her shaken, constantly "on edge" and "looking over my shoulder" but her footballing drive is as strong as ever.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

I feel Helene beside me, fear radiating off her, chilling the air around us and setting my nerves on edge.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

on edge

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