High-strung (adjective)

Easily excited, nervous, or irritable.

Origin:

Formed from the words 'high' and 'strung' which both have separate meanings.

Examples:

1. She was known for being high-strung and for having a short fuse.
2. The high-strung performer was always on edge before a show.
3. The high-strung horse was difficult to control and unpredictable.
4. The high-strung employee was constantly worried about making mistakes.
5. The high-strung situation was making everyone anxious and tense.