Hyper
Hyper adjective - Easily excited by nature.
Usage example: she's so hyper that she's the last person you'd want to turn to in an emergency
Uptight
Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- She also grew less anxious and uptight about perfection and hyper-organization, and became more rational and level-headed.
Source: Dynamic Character
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