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 These aren’t leather scents (new cars, edgy jackets, saddles), which have been done since 1781, when The House of Creed first made Royal English Leather for King George III. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 This lets the silhouette carry across sporty, edgy and preppy aesthetics without changing the basic shape. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 From 56 percent off combat boots that bring an edgy finish to polished fall outfits to under-$100 sleek walking sneakers that seamlessly transition from cidery visits to cozy dinners, these Vionic deals shouldn’t be missed. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 Blunt Shag This edgy look is proof that the shag style can work on straight hair. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edgy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edgy
  1. worried
  2. sharp
  3. provocative
  4. nervous
  5. trenchant
  6. anxious
  7. upset
  8. uneasy
Adjective
  • Many were worried that this would lead to productivity losses.
    — Volen Vulkov, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday morning, a relative of Cantrell who was worried that the baby might be Cantrell’s called police.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Bajaria’s foresight was sharper, investing in local language productions and building up Netflix’s global presence (almost two dozen international offices were opened during Bajaria’s reign).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sharp
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  • The compelling series achieves a provocative dissection of it all with rare confidence without the overindulgence of distracting CGI tossed in for sheer spectacle.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The latest comments therefore seemed predictable to regular viewers, rather than unexpectedly provocative.
    — Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of provocative
Adjective
  • Since the incident, the flamingo has been doing all right physically but is more anxious and nervous when being evaluated, said Peachy’s veterinarian, Tiffany Moore, medical director of Lone Mountain Animal Hospital.
    — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • As the military-style helicopter hovered above them, attendees from the rural, predominantly Latino community, began to get nervous.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of nervous
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  • All four movies exhibit Mackenzie’s knack for trenchant social and political commentary slightly heightened by his elegance as a dramatist and visceral genre filmmaker, and all are accompanied by illuminating supplements.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Writer-director Reed Van Dyk’s feature debut navigates tricky emotional waters but emerges as a trenchant examination of what forgiveness and penitence can look like, allowing no room for anything resembling a pat happy ending.
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of trenchant
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  • There’s also reassuring initial bite at the top of the travel, yet the setup doesn’t feel grabby or overly anxious in everyday driving situations.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Gong’s collection followed the emotional arc of unrequited love, from the first spark and the anxious wait to the social-media sleuthing, a date, and the sudden disappearance that follows.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of anxious
Adjective
  • The dispute could present a problem for Raman, who rode DSA support to an upset City Council victory in 2020 but has since frustrated some DSA members with her positions on policing, housing development, and Israel.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
  • With the upset win over the Ravens, Cleveland moves to 4-2 and into a tie with Baltimore and Pittsburgh.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • Giving team members insight into what is known, what remains unchanged and what may come next can help people navigate uneasy periods of uncertainty with greater confidence.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Experts say Chinese officials likely felt uneasy about that opening.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Edgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edgy. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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