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HIGHLY STRUNG Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase highly strung. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the phrase highly strung. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HIGHLY STRUNG

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edgy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being in a tense state

high-strung
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being in a tense state

jittery
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by jerky movements

adjective satellite

• being in a tense state

jumpy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

adjective satellite

• being in a tense state

nervy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being in a tense state

• showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger

• offensively bold

overstrung
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being in a tense state

• too tightly strung

restive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being in a tense state

• impatient especially under restriction or delay

uptight
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being in a tense state

Alternatives for EDGY

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