overstrung

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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

He does not need to laugh, for laughter, like weeping, is a relief of mental tension�and the happy are not overstrung.

From Time Magazine Archive

Both teams were overstrung, playing crazily in their eagerness to win.

From Time Magazine Archive

Jack rose to his feet, confused by this sudden turmoil coming when his nerves were overstrung.

From Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo by Strang, Herbert

Philippa followed her, blindly, stumblingly, for her knees were shaking now, and there was such an air of resentment in the other's demeanour that it jarred upon her overstrung nerves.

From East of the Shadows by Barclay, Hubert, Mrs.