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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

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Foreign exchange markets are on edge, watching for potential government intervention as the Japanese yen approaches its weakest levels against the dollar in almost two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Still, investors are on edge ahead of Idaho-based Micron Technology’s earnings report Wednesday, said Gil Luria, head of technology research at financial services company D.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Geopolitical and economic uncertainties have many investors on edge, and price/earnings ratios for U.S. market leaders are at historic highs.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Money’s tight, faith is waning, everyone is on edge.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

He was brutally tough and on edge, with instantaneous reactions.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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