Definition of «overzealous»

Overzealous means having too much enthusiasm or passion for something, often to an excessive degree. It can refer to someone who is very eager and energetic in their pursuit of a goal or idea, but their zeal may be considered extreme or unreasonable by others.

Usage examples

  1. The overzealous fan had a collection of every piece of memorabilia related to the band.
  2. The overzealous employee worked late into the night to complete every task and impress the boss.
  3. The overzealous parent enrolled their child in multiple extracurricular activities, leaving no time for relaxation.
  4. The overzealous politician made grand promises during the campaign but failed to deliver on any of them.
  5. The overzealous teacher gave an excessive amount of homework, overwhelming the students.
  6. The overzealous chef added too many spices to the dish, overpowering the flavors.
  7. The overzealous sports coach pushed the team to practice excessively, resulting in several injuries.
  8. The overzealous environmentalist protested against every small action that could harm the planet.
  9. The overzealous driver constantly honked and weaved through traffic, creating a dangerous situation for others.
  10. The overzealous party planner went above and beyond, decorating every inch of the venue with extravagant decorations.

Phrases with «overzealous»

Sentences with «overzealous»

  • Foreign oil companies would refuse to dish out any more money to develop the country's resources if it knew that it could be kicked out at any moment by overzealous prosecutors in small towns. (fortune.com)
  • One boy got a little overzealous in his play and pushed a girl, knocking her to the ground. (relevantmagazine.com)
  • Amandla Stenberg: The young actress continues to experiment with her style, and here some might say that it looks as if she got a bit overzealous with the splatter paint in this creative, throwback twist on the Canadian tuxedo. (redcarpet-fashionawards.com)
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