overzealous

[ oh-ver-zel-uhs ]

adjective

1. too zealous:

   overzealous for reform.

overzealous

/ ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs /

adjective

1. excessively zealous

Other Words From

• over·zealous·ly adverb
• over·zealous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overzealous¹

First recorded in 1625–35; over- + zealous

Example Sentences

The film opens with our feline encountering a pack of overzealous canines in the blooming forest before napping in a seemingly abandoned Northern European-inspired home.

From Los Angeles Times

In his own campaigning, Duarte has stressed his personal experience as a farmer who understands the burdens of what many locals see as overzealous environmental regulations when it comes to farming.

From Los Angeles Times

That has not stopped conservative pundits from characterizing ABC's fact-checking as overzealous and unfair to Trump, who claims he had "great debate" despite viewers and pundits largely agreeing that it was "disastrous."

From Salon

When a few overzealous fans couldn’t contain their excitement, and yelled “C’mon, 'Foe!” just as the American was readying to lob the ball upward in a serve, hundreds of other fans collectively shushed them.

From Salon

Regular haircuts can help prevent dogs from overheating, but don’t get overzealous.

From Los Angeles Times

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