high-strung

Example Sentences

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I don’t feel like he’s somebody that’s high-strung or high-maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Tom is a law professor and his wife, Amy, is a frustrated and high-strung housewife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Her high-strung sensibilities might align with Everett’s mind for business, but Meredith certainly isn’t the kind of woman that can loosen up the eldest son’s stiff demeanor.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025

He was young and high-strung, and by his own admission he didn’t handle failure well.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Now that Penelope had returned, Margaret would spend the rest of this lovely day cleaning fireplace grates, sweeping carpets, and tending to the whims of her high-strung mistress whenever Lady Constance rang the bell.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood