overstrung

/ˈoʊvərˈstrʌŋ/
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Definitions of overstrung
  1. adjective
    in a very tense state
    synonyms: edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, restive, uptight
    tense
    in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
  2. adjective
    too tightly strung
    “an overstrung archery bow”
    synonyms:
    tense
    taut or rigid; stretched tight
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