 overstrung |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] being in a tense state | |
| Synonyms: | nervous edgy restive jumpy uptight jittery nervy in_suspense high-strung | |
| Related terms: | tense | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] being in a tense state | |
| Synonyms: | edgy restive jumpy uptight jittery in_suspense nervy highly_strung high-strung | |
| Related terms: | tense | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] too tightly strung | |
| Examples: | "an overstrung archery bow" |
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| Related terms: | tense | |
| Similar spelling: |
overstrain overcasting overcrossing overstress Overstreet Overson overstretch overseas overseer oversewn overshot overcast overstay overstep overskirt oversight overshoot oversensitive overstock overhasty overstuff overstate overstated oversupply |
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