appear edgy
Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words
to seem nervous or irritable based on appearance
Categories:
Examples (10)
- He appeared edgy and distracted during the meeting.
- She tends to appear edgy whenever she has to speak in public.
- Why did the suspect appear so edgy during the questioning?
- Despite trying to act confident, the new intern appeared slightly edgy.
- You might appear edgy to the interviewer if you constantly tap your foot.
- The cat started to appear edgy as the thunderstorm grew louder.
- He didn't say much, but his tense posture made him appear edgy.
- If you don't get enough sleep, you're likely to appear edgy and irritable the next day.
- The politician appeared increasingly edgy as the journalist pressed for answers.
- Try to relax; you don't want to appear edgy on your first date.