Example Sentences

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“As a young woman — with all of the stereotypes around naivete and bubbly overenthusiasm — to seem detached is a great way of saying, ‘I’m good and I don’t need your approval,’” Bay says.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2023

Some industry executives have also cited overenthusiasm for hiring—especially during the pandemic—and misplaced optimism for further sector growth as factors.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2022

Posts dispatched in anger, or - as in Ryan’s case - overenthusiasm, can lead to regret.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2018

However, Warner Music chief executive Steve Cooper has cautioned against overenthusiasm, saying that the industry is in the “early stages of recovery” after a prolonged decline.

From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2017

He was given to overenthusiasm; this would be a lesson.

From Flowing Gold by Beach, Rex Ellingwood