overzealous
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- overzealously adverb
- overzealousness noun
Etymology
Origin of overzealous
Example Sentences
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The last feature Gyllenhaal appeared in as an actor was 2018’s “The Kindergarten Teacher,” playing an overzealous mentor to a young poetry prodigy.
From Los Angeles Times
To a modern eye, this might seem overzealous.
In the tribal world of K-Pop, such cases are surprisingly common, as overzealous fans attempt to trash their rivals.
From BBC
Baldwin alleged in a January lawsuit that he was the victim of overzealous New Mexico prosecutors and law enforcement.
From Los Angeles Times
Misty, perhaps overzealously, constantly tries to befriend and prove herself to the other girls.
From Salon
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