Definitions

on edge

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

Example Sentences

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He said Nevada was on edge about how it handles citizens’ data after suffering a cyberattack.

From The Wall Street Journal

But while markets stay on edge as the U.S. pressures Venezuela, it may not support record-high prices as the holiday-shortened week progresses.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the unexpected costs put him on edge.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Los Angeles Jewish community is on edge after the Bondi Beach massacre,” Swalwell wrote on X. “He promises an antisemitic touchdown dance for his Thursday night game. He should apologize or be dropped.”

From Los Angeles Times

Harman Singh, who now lives in Sacramento, was also on edge, having seen the countless cases of immigrants detained at government-set appointments.

From Los Angeles Times

on edge

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