Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
highly-strung
Adjective
ˈhaɪli strʌŋ
Definition
Highly-strung refers to a person who is very nervous, anxious, or easily agitated.
Examples
- She is quite highly-strung, often worrying about small details.
- His highly-strung nature made it difficult for him to cope with stress.
- The highly-strung horse would jump at the slightest sound.
Meaning
It describes someone who tends to have strong emotional reactions and may find it hard to relax.
Synonyms
- nervous
- tense
- anxious
- edgy
- high-strung
