Synonyms for

Overzealous

Verb / ˌəʊvɜ:ˈzelʌs / Another word for overzealous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing too much enthusiasm or eagerness

Synonyms & similar words

fanatic rabid fanatical enthusiastic zealous passionate fervent ardent intense earnest fanatical obsessive compulsive maniacal rabid extreme excessive immoderate fanatic extremist overenthusiastic overexcited overzeal

Example sentences

  1. He was overzealous about his new toy and kept playing with it all day.
  2. Mary was overzealous about cleaning and scrubbed the floors until they shone.
  3. The coach was overzealous in pushing his players to win at any cost.
  4. The overzealous fan painted his entire face in team colors for the game.

Quotes

  • I'm overzealous because I'm a creative person.
  • I think you can be overzealous in anything.
  • I'm a little overzealous, and I don't like to make mistakes.

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