jumpy vs high-strung

jumpy and high-strung both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jumpy	No	Yes	No	No
high-strung	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, jumpy and high-strung are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of jumpy include edgy, highly strung, jittery, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight.

jumpy (adjective)	high-strung (adjective)
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements	being in a tense state
being in a tense state