edginess

IPA/ˈedʒinəs/
KK[ˈɛdʒinəs]IPA/ˈedʒinəs/

edginess — noun

1. an uncomfortable state of nervous tension in which someone feels irritable and u

1.名詞B2
釋義

an uncomfortable state of nervous tension in which someone feels irritable and unable to settle, especially when the outcome of a situation is unknown.

例句

Owen could feel the edginess in the room as everyone waited for the interview results.

edginess + in [place] for situations

Her edginess before the flight made her snap at the airport staff.

edginess + before [event] causing behaviour

同義詞
  • nervousness

    more common and slightly less intense than edginess; a general term

  • anxiety

    stronger and more medical; implies a deeper, more lasting worry

  • tension

    focuses on the physical tightness and strain, often in a group setting

  • restlessness

    emphasises the inability to sit still or stay calm

反義詞
  • calmness

    a state of being relaxed and untroubled

  • ease

    comfort and lack of worry

文法句型

edginess + about + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Uncountable noun; often describes a general atmosphere or a person's mood rather than a specific fear. Frequently appears with verbs like 'feel', 'sense', 'add to', or 'creep into'.

常見錯誤

❌I have an edginess about the exam.
✅I feel edgy about the exam.
💡'edginess' is uncountable and usually describes a lasting state or atmosphere rather than a momentary worry about one thing.
❌The edginess of the knife was dangerous.
✅The sharpness of the knife was dangerous.
💡'edginess' does not mean 'sharpness' in modern English; use 'sharpness' for a blade.