overzealous
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- overzealously adverb
- overzealousness noun
Etymology
Origin of overzealous
Example Sentences
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They’re overzealous because the law is very clear that oversight of these markets is the exclusive province of the federal government.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
To a modern eye, this might seem overzealous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
In the tribal world of K-Pop, such cases are surprisingly common, as overzealous fans attempt to trash their rivals.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
Again, that wasn’t enough for the overzealous Bailey, and he fought Hemme’s release in the courts.
From Slate • Aug. 9, 2024
“She was never overzealous, but sometimes it was like: ‘Oh my gosh, can you give me a break?
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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