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high-strung Definition

high-strung (hī′struŋ′)

adjective

highly sensitive or nervous and tense

Etymology: from the tuning of stringed instruments

high-strung Synonyms

high-strung

modif.

nervous, tense, impatient; see excitable, restless 1.

high-strung Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • guitar: Both rock and rhythm & blues fans can claim his high-strung guitar and " nervous " rhythm sounds as their own.