overstrung

• Adjectif décrivant une personne extrêmement tendue, nerveuse ou surexcitée ; peut aussi qualifier quelque chose de monté ou réglé à un degré excessif de tension.

An old-fashioned adjective describing a person who is extremely tense, nervous, or highly strung.

1. In a tense or nervous stateC1formal

   Being in a state of high tension, anxiety, or nervousness.

   très tendu, sur les nerfs

   • She was overstrung before her final exams.
   • The overstrung atmosphere in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
   • He became overstrung after working for 12 hours straight.

   Synonymesagitatedanxiousedgyjitterynervoustense

   Antonymescalmcomposedrelaxedunruffled

2. Too tightly strungC2formal

   Referring to a stringed instrument that has been strung too tightly, affecting its sound or playability.

   Trop tendu (corde d'instrument)

   • The violin sounded off because it was overstrung.
   • An overstrung guitar can damage the neck.
   • The musician adjusted the overstrung harp before the concert.

   Synonymesstrainedtaut