adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Excessively tense or nervous
2. 2
   Strung too tightly

Adjective

1. 1
   too tightly strung wordnet
2. 2
   being in a tense state wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

edgyhigh-strunganxiousapprehensiveexcitablefearful

Antonyms

All antonyms

calmlooseloosenreassure

Etymology

From over- + strung.