English adjective: overstrung | |||
1. | overstrung being in a tense state | ||
Synonyms | edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, restive, uptight | ||
Similar | tense | ||
Antonyms | relaxed | ||
2. | overstrung too tightly strung | ||
Samples | An overstrung archery bow. | ||
Similar | tense | ||
Antonyms | lax | ||