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overzealous Definition and Meaning in English (overzealous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:fanaticalextremistfervent
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Overzealous definition: Showing too much eagerness, enthusiasm, or fervor, often to an excessive or inappropriate degree.

Definitions of Overzealous

  1. 1adjective

    Showing too much eagerness, enthusiasm, or fervor, often to an excessive or inappropriate degree.

Example Sentences

“His overzealous attempts to help often made the situation worse.”

“The new employee was a bit overzealous in trying to impress the boss.”

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nounoverzealousness
adverboverzealously

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Overzealous definition: Showing too much eagerness, enthusiasm, or fervor, often to an excessive or inappropriate degree.
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'Overzealous' translates to 'overzealous' in English. Overzealous definition: Showing too much eagerness, enthusiasm, or fervor, often to an excessive or inappropriate degree.
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