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overstrung Definition

over·strung (ō′vər struŋ′)

adjective

too highly strung; tense
overstrung Synonyms

overstrung

modif.

highstrung, tense, excitable, distraught, hypersensitive, nervous; see also excited, frantic, hysterical, troubled 1.

overstrung Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • frame: The firm was innovative in producing pianos with overstrung iron frames.