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[ adjective ] being in a tense state

Synonyms

nervous edgy restive jumpy uptight jittery nervy in_suspense high-strung

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tense

2
[ adjective ] being in a tense state

Synonyms

edgy restive jumpy uptight jittery in_suspense nervy highly_strung high-strung

Related terms

tense

3
[ adjective ] too tightly strung

Examples

"an overstrung archery bow"

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tense

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Similar Spelling

overstrain overcasting overcrossing overstress Overstreet Overson overstretch overseas overseer oversewn overshot overcast overstay overstep overskirt oversight overshoot oversensitive overstock overhasty overstuff overstate overstated oversupply

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