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High-strung (Adjective)

Meaning

Being in a tense state.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • She was high-strung after a long day of work and just wanted to relax at home.
  • The high-strung athlete paced back and forth in the locker room before the big game.
  • After a few cups of coffee, he became high-strung and had trouble focusing on his work.
  • The high-strung student was on edge as she waited for her exam results to be posted.
  • The news of the impending deadline had left the entire team high-strung and anxious.

Synonyms

  • Nervy
  • Jumpy
  • Overstrung
  • Restive
  • Edgy
  • Uptight
  • Highly Strung
  • Jittery
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