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overzealous

/ˌoʊvərˈziːləs/ adjective · British & US
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What does overzealous mean?

adjective

Excessively enthusiastic or zealous; showing too much eagerness or zeal.

Example

"The overzealous fan was removed from the concert for being too rowdy."

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