high
strung
Comparative
more high-strung
Superlative
most high-strung
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easily upset or nervous, especially due to being too sensitive or emotional
- She is a high-strung person who gets stressed over small details.
- I've noticed that high-strung people often have trouble letting go of minor problems.
- He's very high-strung, so we try to avoid surprising him with sudden changes.
- The coach warned that a high-strung player might overthink the game and make mistakes.
- Her high-strung nature means she often worries about things that might never happen.