High-strung synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
The definition of tense is a state where your muscles are tight, or where you are filled with nervousness and anxiety.
restless (related)
Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
(entertainment/advertising jargon): on the edge between acceptable and offensive; pushing the boundaries of good taste; dodgy
hyper
Emotionally stimulated or overexcited.
(Informal) Having the jitters
Easily startled
Showing strain; tense
Awkward; constrained
Rigidly conventional, as in manners, opinions, and tastes:
Equipped with a system of wires, as for electric, telephone, cable television, or computer network connections.
calm (antonym)
Without wind or motion; still; quiet
easy-going (antonym)
Alternative spelling of easygoing.
peaceful (antonym)
Inclined or disposed to peace; peaceable:
being in a tense state
Too highly strung; tense
Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.
miffy
Easily irritated.
Find another word for high-strung. In this page you can discover 23 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for high-strung, like: nervous, tense, impatient, excitable, restless, edgy, hyper, jittery, jumpy, stressed and taut.