high-strung
1. [ adjective ] being in a tense state
Synonyms: restive edgy jumpy uptight jittery nervy overstrung in_suspense highly_strung
Related terms: tense
2. [ adjective ] being in a tense state
Synonyms: nervous restive edgy jumpy uptight nervy overstrung jittery in_suspense
Related terms: tense
Similar spelling:   high-stepping
  high-sudsing
  high-stepped