Overstrung: meaning, definitions and examples
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overstrung
[ ˈoʊvərstrʌŋ ]
emotional state
Overstrung refers to a state where someone is excessively tense or emotional, often resulting from stress or anxiety. This term is commonly used to describe individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or are unable to cope with pressure. When someone is overstrung, their reactions and behaviors may be heightened and more intense than usual, leading to greater frustration and irritability.
Synonyms
agitated, nervous, strained, tense, uptight
Examples of usage
- She was overstrung from studying for exams.
- After the argument, he felt overstrung and needed to calm down.
- The constant demands at work left her feeling overstrung.
- He got overstrung and snapped at his friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "overstrung" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tenso
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक तनाव में
🇩🇪 überdreht
🇮🇩 terlalu tegang
🇺🇦 перевантажений
🇵🇱 przeciążony
🇯🇵 過剰な緊張
🇫🇷 tendu
🇪🇸 tenso
🇹🇷 aşırı gergin
🇰🇷 과도하게 긴장한
🇸🇦 متوتر للغاية
🇨🇿 přetížený
🇸🇰 preťažený
🇨🇳 过度紧张
🇸🇮 preobremenjen
🇮🇸 ofurðaður
🇰🇿 артық жүктелген
🇬🇪 გადატვირთული
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq gərgin
🇲🇽 tenso
Etymology
The word 'overstrung' is derived from the prefix 'over-', which indicates an excess or too much of something, and the past participle 'strung', related to the verb 'string'. The verb 'string' comes from Old English 'streng', meaning to stretch or tighten. Over time, 'overstrung' has evolved in usage to describe not just physical tension but also a mental or emotional state where someone feels they have been stretched beyond their capacity to cope. This term has been used in English literature since the late 19th century to convey heightened emotional responses, often in the context of creative expression or dramatic situations.