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high-strung vs overstrung

overstrung vs high-strung

high-strung and overstrung both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
high-strung No Yes No No
overstrung No Yes No No
As adjectives, high-strung and overstrung are synonyms defined as:
  • high-strung and overstrung: being in a tense state
Other synonyms of high-strung include edgy, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, restive, uptight.
high-strung (adjective) overstrung (adjective)
being in a tense state too tightly strung
being in a tense state
Difference between high-strung and overstrung

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