overstrung
Example Sentences
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Yes, overstrung, gaudily painted, honky tonk joannas for passersby to hammer out jazz standards on, which – naturally – many appeared to be able to do.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 5, 2016
Both teams were overstrung, playing crazily in their eagerness to win.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hadn't he said so himself: "Marietje, when you feel overstrung ... think of me!"
From Dr. Adriaan by Couperus, Louis
Arched, sore, gritty and with overstrung nerves I sought my bed early, hoping that sleep would come soon and obliterate the effects of that day of turmoil.
From Lodges in the Wilderness by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
She was overstrung and tired out, and the coolness of her reception seemed like a plunge into an icy bath.
From Loyal to the School by Brazil, Angela
