high-strung

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Adjective high-strung has 1 sense

edgy, high-strung, highly strung, in suspense, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight - being in a tense state
Antonyms: relaxed, at ease (indirect, via tense)

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Term: high strung

Definition: (adjective) Nervous, tense, or easily agitated.

Sense 1: In a state of nervousness or anxiety.

Example sentence: She's always high strung before an important presentation.

Sense 2: Experiencing tension or sensitivity, especially with regards to emotions.

Example sentence: He is a high-strung individual who gets easily offended.

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