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Synonyms & Similar Words
anxious
apprehensive
jittery
nervous
tense
high-strung
uneasy
restless
fidgety
irritable
fractious
testy
snappish
peevish
prickly
explosive
volatile
stressed
strained
wound up
hyper
overwrought
agitated
disturbed
perturbed
ruffled
flustered
upset
on tenterhooks
apprehensive
expectant
waiting with bated breath
Meaning of On Edge
The primary meaning of "On Edge" is feeling anxious or nervous.
Definitions
- Feeling anxious or nervous, often because of a particular situation or event
- * In a state of tension or agitation, often because of a particular situation or event
Etymology of On Edge
The phrase "On Edge" is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century
It is thought to have come from the idea of being "on the edge" of something, such as a precipice or a sharp blade, and thus being in a state of heightened tension or anxiety
Example Uses
- The crowd was on edge as they waited for the concert to start
- * She's been on edge all day, waiting to hear back from the job interview
- * The team was on edge as they played in the championship game