highly strung

• Describe a una persona muy nerviosa, que se altera fácilmente o está tensa; alguien sensible que reacciona con fuerza al estrés o la presión.

Describes a person who is very nervous, easily upset, or tense; someone who is sensitive and reacts strongly to stress or pressure.

1. Nervous or tenseB2informalbritish

   Easily upset, anxious, or nervous; having a sensitive and tense personality.

   muy nervioso, tenso

   • She is highly strung and gets stressed over small things.
   • He is a highly strung musician who can't relax before a concert.
   • The highly strung dog barked at every noise.