over-zealous

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Adjective over-zealous has 1 sense

fanatic, fanatical, overzealous, rabid - marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea; "rabid isolationist"
Antonym: passionless (indirect, via passionate)

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Over-zealous

Adjective: excessively enthusiastic or fervent in carrying out a task or pursuing a goal.

Sense: Having an intensity or level of excitement that is excessively high or unwarranted.

Usage:

He is known for his over-zealous approach to handling customer complaints.
The over-zealous fans cheered so loudly that they caused a disturbance in the stadium.
Her over-zealous dedication to perfection often leads to burnout.
The over-zealous driver was given a ticket for speeding.

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Enthusiastic task

Excessive fervency

High excitement level

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