Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

on-edge

Adjective
/ˈɒn ˌɛdʒ/
Definition
Nervous or anxious; in a state of heightened emotional tension.
Examples
  • She has been feeling on-edge since she heard the news about the layoffs.
  • He was on-edge throughout the meeting, worried about the upcoming presentation.
Meaning
Describes a person who is unsettled or easily agitated, often due to stress or worry.
Synonyms
  • anxious
  • tense
  • nervous
  • jittery
  • restless