Definition of OVERSTRUNG

overstrung

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • being in a tense state
  • too tightly strung
    • "an overstrung archery bow"

Adj

  • Excessively tense or nervous
  • Strung too tightly

Origin / Etymology

From over- + strung.

Synonyms

edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, restive, uptight

Scrabble Score: 14

overstrung is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overstrung is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overstrung is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

overstrung is a valid Words With Friends word