edgy

adjective

ˈe-jē How to pronounce edgy (audio)
Definition of edgynext
1
as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty with an edgy voice the spelling-bee contestant started to spell the tongue twister

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2
as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something be careful as you walk along the beach—those broken clam shells are edgy enough to cut your feet

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3
as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction a director known for his edgy, over-the-top satires on modern life

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Recent Examples of edgy While much of the show was scripted, Lowe was also allowed to ad-lib, which further helped solidify the show’s off-kilter, edgy sense of humor. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025 The seamless interplay of silver, gold, and diamonds juxtaposes elegance with a sleek, edgy vibe. — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The week before, Erivo graced the red carpet at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in an edgy look. — Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 The grunge cases capture Diesel’s edgy aesthetic with distressed finishes and industrial hardware elements. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edgy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edgy
  1. worried
  2. provocative
  3. nervous
  4. sharp
  5. anxious
  6. upset
  7. trenchant
  8. uneasy
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  • About 47 million people faced an enhanced to moderate severe storm threat from Madison, Wis., to Birmingham, Ala. Forecasters grew increasingly worried that intense thunderstorms farther south will likely bring an even greater tornado threat Saturday.
    — Sean Murphy and Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
  • That’s going to be important because many people are worried about the health of the consumer.
    — Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of worried
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  • Relocating to Shanghai, the provocative brand quickly built a name for boundary-pushing, body-skimming and altering designs.
    — Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Starring Sul Kyung-gu, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Hee-ae and Claudia Kim, the provocative Korean drama follows a wealthy lawyer, who decides to defend a killer, being confronted by his righteous brother over a heated dinner conversation.
    — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of provocative
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  • Trump won't be on the ballot again, but this week had to make a lot of Republicans who will be very nervous.
    — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Mitch [Hurwitz, the show creator] was very nervous.
    — Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of nervous
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  • How it got expressed in Tony was not sharp elbows, but a boundless, Midwestern good nature, and decency.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Any sharp pains during your workout—in your feet, but also in your knees, hips, or back—likely point to a problem with your current pair.
    — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of sharp
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  • Jacob Tremblay plays Winston's anxious stepson Wade.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In a time when many workers are anxious about what AI means for their roles, leaders who speak to both the potential and the limits of AI are earning deeper trust and keeping their teams engaged.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Men’s Pro Singles Recap The venue was rocked by a huge upset on Thursday afternoon, when 16-yr old Floridian No. 40 seed John Lucian Goins shocked the No. 1 seed Ben Johns in the quarters.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • This wasn’t easy: Florida Southern, ranked 23rd in the nation, led by as many as 12 points in the first half as the Moccasins pursued what would have been a massive upset in the world of Division II basketball.
    — Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of upset
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  • So maybe no one was necessarily looking for trenchant commentary on our through-the-looking-glass moment in a Marvel movie, even if The Falcon and the Winter Soldier provided the perfect set up.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
  • At various points, Ye did seem to be his old trenchant self.
    — Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
Definition of trenchant
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  • Some medical and public-health institutions have settled into an uneasy détente with smoking alternatives.
    — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Based on the Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi (Investiture Of The Gods), the story follows a demon child raised by humans, who forms an uneasy alliance with the dragon prince, Ao Bing, in an epic battle to protect their clans.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
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