adjective
- extremely nervous, tense, or emotionally agitated
Examples
- She was overstrung after weeks of working overtime.
- The overstrung musician couldn’t sleep before the big performance.
- His overstrung nerves made it difficult to concentrate.
- The stress of the exam left her feeling overstrung and exhausted.
- Try to stay calm and not get overstrung about the interview.
- The overstrung child burst into tears at the slightest provocation.