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
