edgy
adj.adj. describing something that is cool because it is dark, risky, or different from what most people like. It can also describe someone who feels nervous or easily annoyed.
adj. characterised by a provocative, unconventional, or dark quality intended to challenge mainstream tastes. Also describes a state of nervous tension or irritability.
The new street art gives the neighborhood an edgy feel.
The director is known for making edgy films that explore the darker side of human nature.
While the brand's early marketing was genuinely edgy and counter-cultural, its recent campaigns feel like a calculated attempt to appeal to a younger demographic.
From edge + -y. Compare German eckig (“angular, edgy”).
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem'.