highly strung

/ˌhaɪli strəŋ/
/ˈhaɪli strəŋ/
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Definitions of highly strung
  1. adjective
    in a very tense state
    synonyms: edgy, high-strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight
    tense
    in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
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