edginess

The word “edginess” has 3 syllables: edg-i-ness.

It's pronounced as /ˈɛdʒiˌnɪs/.


What is synonym and antonym for edginess?

In the thesaurus, “edginess” has 34 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for edginess along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for edginess

  • agitation
  • anger
  • anguish
  • annoyance
  • anxiety
  • apprehension
  • apprehensiveness
  • concern
  • discomfort
  • disquiet
  • eagerness
  • excitement
  • ferment
  • flightiness
  • hostility
  • insomnia
  • instability
  • jitteriness
  • jitters
  • jumpiness
  • nerves
  • nervousness
  • pressure
  • restlessness
  • skittishness
  • strain
  • suspense
  • tension
  • turbulence
  • turmoil
  • unease
  • uneasiness
  • unrest
  • worry

Antonyms for edginess

  • apathy
  • calm
  • calmness
  • collectedness
  • confidence
  • contentment
  • control
  • ease
  • enjoyment
  • happiness
  • harmony
  • joy
  • peace
  • self-assurance
  • self-confidence
  • sureness
  • tranquility

Example Sentences

  • The edginess of the music added intensity to the scene in the movie.
  • She could sense the edginess in the air as the storm approached.
  • His outfit, with its leather jacket and boots, conveyed a sense of urban edginess.
  • The comedian's humor had a sharp edginess that some found refreshing and others found uncomfortable.
  • There was an underlying edginess in his voice that hinted at his anxiety about the upcoming presentation.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to edginess, such as: agitation, anger, anguish, annoyance, anxiety, apathy, apprehension.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

jitteriness

  • anxiety
  • apprehensiveness
  • edginess
  • jumpiness
  • nerves
  • skittishness
  • tension
  • unease
  • worry

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