high-strung

[US]/[ˈhaɪstrʌŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈhaɪstrʌŋ]/
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Translation

adj.nervous and easily agitated; highly strung; tense; having a high level of nervous energy

Phrases & Collocations

high-strung personality

getting high-strung

was high-strung

high-strung individual

seemed high-strung

high-strung nerves

extremely high-strung

high-strung type

being high-strung

high-strung and anxious

Example Sentences

she's always been a high-strung person, worrying about everything.

after the interview, he was a high-strung mess, pacing back and forth.

dealing with a high-strung client can be incredibly stressful for the team.

the high-strung dog barked incessantly at the mailman.

he's a high-strung athlete, constantly pushing himself to improve.

her high-strung nature often leads to arguments with her family.

the high-strung performance of the orchestra captivated the audience.

trying to calm down a high-strung baby can be exhausting.

he's a high-strung investor, constantly checking the stock market.

the high-strung atmosphere at the party made me want to leave.

despite being high-strung, she's a talented and dedicated musician.

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