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nervy vs high-strung

high-strung vs nervy

nervy and high-strung both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nervy No Yes No No
high-strung No Yes No No
As adjectives, nervy and high-strung are synonyms defined as:
  • nervy and high-strung: being in a tense state
Other synonyms of nervy include edgy, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, overstrung, restive, uptight.
nervy (adjective) high-strung (adjective)
showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger being in a tense state
offensively bold
being in a tense state
Difference between nervy and high-strung

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