overzealous
3 synonyms for overzealous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Too eager or enthusiastic, often to an unhelpful or excessive degree.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use overzealous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
overzealous enforcement
overzealous fan
overzealous editor
Etymology
From over- + zealous.
Full origin of overzealous →Frequently asked questions
What does “overzealous” mean?
The word “overzealous” means too eager or enthusiastic, often to an unhelpful or excessive degree. In plain terms, so enthusiastic about something that it becomes a problem.
How do you pronounce “overzealous”?
“Overzealous” is pronounced oh-vuh-ZEH-luhs (/ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “overzealous” in a sentence?
Here is “overzealous” used in a sentence: “An overzealous security guard turned away several ticket holders by mistake.”
What part of speech is “overzealous”?
“Overzealous” is an adjective.
