Pronunciation: /oʊvər.iːɡər/

Definitions of overeager

adjective an adjective that describes someone who is excessively eager or enthusiastic

Example Sentences

A1 She was overeager to start her new job and impress her boss.

A2 The overeager puppy kept jumping on everyone it met.

B1 The overeager student raised their hand for every question the teacher asked.

B2 The overeager salesperson tried to close the deal before the customer was ready.

C1 His overeager attitude towards work often led to burnout and exhaustion.

C2 The overeager athlete pushed themselves too hard and ended up injuring their knee.

Examples of overeager in a Sentence

formal The intern was overeager to impress the CEO with their presentation.

informal She's always so overeager to join in on any group activity.

slang Don't be so overeager to spill all the tea, let's keep some secrets.

figurative His overeager pursuit of success ended up burning him out in the long run.

Grammatical Forms of overeager

past tense

was overeager

plural

overeager people

comparative

more overeager

superlative

most overeager

present tense

is overeager

future tense

will be overeager

perfect tense

has been overeager

continuous tense

is being overeager

singular

an overeager person

positive degree

very overeager

infinitive

to be overeager

gerund

being overeager

participle

an overeager individual

Origin and Evolution of overeager

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overeager' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and the word 'eager' meaning enthusiastic or keen.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is excessively enthusiastic or eager, the word 'overeager' has evolved to also imply someone who is overly eager to please or impress others, sometimes to the point of being annoying or obnoxious.