Overzealous

Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈzɛləs/

Definitions of overzealous

adjective showing excessive enthusiasm or zeal

Example Sentences

A1 The overzealous puppy kept chasing its tail.

A2 The overzealous fan screamed with excitement when their favorite team scored.

B1 The overzealous student always raised their hand first in class.

B2 The overzealous manager implemented strict rules in the office.

C1 The overzealous politician made promises they couldn't keep.

C2 The overzealous chef demanded perfection from their kitchen staff.

Examples of overzealous in a Sentence

formal The overzealous employee was reprimanded for taking on tasks beyond their role.

informal Don't be so overzealous about cleaning the house, we can do it later.

slang The coach is always so overzealous about practice, it's exhausting.

figurative Her overzealous pursuit of perfection left her feeling burnt out.

Grammatical Forms of overzealous

• past tense: overzealously
• plural: overzealouses
• comparative: more overzealous
• superlative: most overzealous
• present tense: overzealous
• future tense: will be overzealous
• perfect tense: have been overzealous
• continuous tense: being overzealous
• singular: overzealous
• positive degree: overzealous
• infinitive: to be overzealous
• gerund: overzealously
• participle: overzealousing

Origin and Evolution of overzealous

First Known Use: 1611 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overzealous' originated from the combination of 'over-' meaning excessive and 'zealous' meaning fervent or enthusiastic.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe excessive or extreme enthusiasm or fervor, the word 'overzealous' has evolved to encompass any situation where someone shows excessive enthusiasm or zeal, often to the point of being excessive or extreme.