Synonyms for overstrung

Grammar : Adj

Spell : oh-ver-struhng

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ vərˈstrʌŋ

Top 10 synonyms for overstrung

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Définition of overstrung

As in overwrought : adj exhausted and excited
As in twitchy : adj edgy
As in edgy : adj nervous

Example sentences :

But it is all through every one being so overstrung, I suppose.
Extract from : « Hunting the Skipper » by George Manville Fenn

Now, Phyllis was tired with much hurried work, and overstrung.
Extract from : « The Rose Garden Husband » by Margaret Widdemer

And to Katherine, overstrung as she was, the words came as a rebuke.
Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet

He knew this time that it was not the hallucination of overstrung nerves.
Extract from : « The Rest Hollow Mystery » by Rebecca N. Porter

Stunned by his overstrung emotions, he could only bow his head.
Extract from : « Visionaries » by James Huneker

Possibly his nerves were overstrung with what he had been going through.
Extract from : « Carette of Sark » by John Oxenham

What she saw would not have disturbed her if she had not been overstrung by long anxiety.
Extract from : « Robin » by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Many old squares have broken plates; generally found near the overstrung bass, or within the first octave of the treble.
Extract from : « Piano Tuning » by J. Cree Fischer

His nerves were in such an overstrung condition that they only increased the disorder of his imagination.
Extract from : « The Child of Pleasure » by Gabriele D'Annunzio

The whole world seemed a great musical instrument, overstrung and giving out previously unknown harmonies and inharmonies.
Extract from : « Robin » by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Antonyms for overstrung

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