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The synonyms of “Overzealous” are: fanatic, fanatical, rabid, extreme, extremist, violent, maniacal, wild, passionate, fervent, uncompromising
Overzealous as an Adjective
Definitions of "Overzealous" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “overzealous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Too zealous in one's attitude or behaviour.
- Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea.
Synonyms of "Overzealous" as an adjective (11 Words)
| extreme | Not usual; exceptional. Extreme temperatures. |
| extremist | (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm. Extremist political views. |
| fanatic | Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea. His eyes had a fanatic iciness. |
| fanatical | Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea. Her husband was fanatical about tidiness. |
| fervent | Hot, burning, or glowing. A fervent admirer. |
| maniacal | Exhibiting extremely wild or violent behaviour. John burst into maniacal laughter. |
| passionate | Arising from intense feelings of sexual love. A passionate kiss. |
| rabid | Having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something. The show s small but rabid fan base. |
| uncompromising | Harsh or relentless. Uncompromising honesty. |
| violent | Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions inclined to react violently fervid. A violent clash of colors. |
| wild | Produced from wild animals or plants without cultivation. A wild stretch of land. |
Usage Examples of "Overzealous" as an adjective
- He's been overzealous in handing out parking tickets.