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Overjealous

Definition:

Overjealous is an adjective that indicates someone who is excessively or excessively possessive, suspicious, or protective.

Senses:

1. Excessively possessive or protective
2. Suspicious to an extreme degree

Usage:

Sense 1:

1. He became overjealous when his girlfriend started talking to other guys at the party.
2. The overjealous father wouldn't allow his son to go on the school trip.

Sense 2:

1. The detective's overjealous nature led him to doubt everyone's statements.
2. She was overjealous of her sister's success and constantly tried to find faults in her achievements.

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