Antonyms of adj overstrung

2 senses of overstrung

Sense 1
edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight -- (being in a tense state)

INDIRECT (VIA tense) -> relaxed -- (without strain or anxiety; "gave the impression of being quite relaxed"; "a relaxed and informal discussion")

Sense 2
overstrung -- (too tightly strung; "an overstrung archery bow")

INDIRECT (VIA tense) -> lax -- (lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; "a lax rope"; "a limp handshake")

Similarity of adj overstrung

2 senses of overstrung

Sense 1
edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight -- (being in a tense state)
       => tense (vs. relaxed) -- (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)

Sense 2
overstrung -- (too tightly strung; "an overstrung archery bow")
       => tense (vs. lax) -- (taut or rigid; stretched tight; "tense piano strings")

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