edgy
Example Sentences
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"The area we were collecting in is karst, so it's made of sharp, edgy limestone, and it's lost all of its natural soils," Riegler said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Even though humans created the near-miraculous technology of the internet, there are those in some quarters who still long to believe in magic, and they like it to have that edgy, dark side.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
The Reform chief insisted the joke was intended to be "funny through being edgy and shocking", but said he had made attendees uncomfortable and had "instantly regretted it".
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
I need to feel edgy to perform well.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
There’s also nervousness swirling about him, edgy as you please, much as he’s trying to cover it.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.