overzealous

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Word parts[change]

over- + zealous

Pronunciation[change]

Adjective[change]

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.