overzealous

• over-zealous

From over- +‎ zealous.

• IPA^(key): /ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs/

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overzealous (comparative more overzealous, superlative most overzealous)

1. Too zealous; too enthusiastic or fervent.

   With his overzealous attempts to impress, he only managed to annoy her.

   • 2004 November 9, Bungie, Halo 2, spoken by High Prophet of Truth (Michael Wincott), Microsoft Game Studios, Xbox, level/area: The Arbiter:

     Halo's destruction was your error, and you rightly bear the blame. But the Council was... overzealous.