What does high-strung mean?
High-strung means (informal, idiomatic) Nervous; anxious; excited or excitable..
High-strung
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(informal, idiomatic) Nervous; anxious; excited or excitable..
Example Sentences
But it exasperated the higher strung nature of Colonel Feraud
"Why, you're shakin' all over!" "I suppose I wouldn't be a medium if I wasn't high strung."
I probably would have gone with a spaniel rather than a setter. Especially since they listed the Irish Setter - arguably the highest-strung of the bunch.
My mother, always described in our family as high-strung, was acting higher-strung than I ever remembered her.
Synonyms for high-strung
Antonyms for high-strung
Related Words
Word Forms
- higher-strung
- highest-strung
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for high-strung?
Common synonyms include restive, jittery, tense, nervous.
What is the opposite of high-strung?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use high-strung in a sentence?
But it exasperated the higher strung nature of Colonel Feraud
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