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

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Markets have been on edge about what “regime change” at the Federal Reserve might look like as Kevin Warsh prepares for his first meeting as chair next week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

The Ferrari drivers were quick throughout, but the car looked on edge.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Global markets are on edge Thursday after fresh strikes by the U.S. and Iran overnight.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Says he's checking up on me, but he's still all on edge.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

on edge

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