overzealous
adjective
too zealous.
overzealously
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a word derived from
overzealous.
Example Sentences
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Huang said that because Muñoz’s immune system was not primed by a vaccine to recognize the invading virus, it most likely reacted overzealously, causing an inflammation surge that made his illness worse.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
For a phone at this price, it handles daily tasks very well, letting me jump quickly between apps and isn’t prone to closing apps in the background overzealously.
From The Verge ● Feb. 2, 2022
Christopher Guest played their choreographer, chiding Shearer for overzealously jabbing his finger toward his partner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2021
Unfortunately, minutes into his triumphant return, he dislocates two fingers after swiping right too overzealously.
From Salon ● Mar. 6, 2021
The case against them, the article said, was not unlike eight other “witch hunts” in which nurses had been overzealously accused of heinous crimes.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2017
