overzealous

Word parts

over- + zealous

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs/

• Audio (UK)

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Adjective

Positive overzealous

Comparative more overzealous

Superlative most overzealous

1. If a person is overzealous, they are too enthusiastic.

   With his overzealous attempts to impress, he only managed to annoy her.