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We get these overzealous young men and their girlfriends. It's happened occasionally where one of them will lean up against the front of the stage and the guy is behind her, and it starts off as just dancing and then it gets into something more.
Chris Frantz

Meaning of "overzealous" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERZEALOUS

overzealous  [ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERZEALOUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Overzealous is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OVERZEALOUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of overzealous in the English dictionary

The definition of overzealous in the dictionary is excessively zealous.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERZEALOUS


bucellas
buːˈsɛləs
entellus
ɛnˈtɛləs
Hellas
ˈhɛləs
jealous
ˈdʒɛləs
Marcellus
mɑːˈsɛləs
nucellus
njuːˈsɛləs
ocellus
ɒˈsɛləs
Tellus
ˈtɛləs
unjealous
ʌnˈdʒɛləs
unzealous
ʌnˈzɛləs
varicellous
ˌværɪˈsɛləs
vitellus
vɪˈtɛləs
zealous
ˈzɛləs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERZEALOUS

overwind
overwing
overwinter
overwise
overwisely
overwithhold
overword
overwork
overworked
overwound
overwrest
overwrestle
overwrite
overwritten
overwrote
overwrought
overyear
overzeal
overzealously
overzealousness

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERZEALOUS

acephalous
anomalous
antipetalous
antisepalous
autocephalous
bicephalous
bipetalous
brachycephalous
episepalous
macrocephalous
mesaticephalous
mesocephalous
microcephalous
monopetalous
monosepalous
octopetalous
ridiculous
scandalous
scaphocephalous
synsepalous
tripetalous

Synonyms and antonyms of overzealous in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «overzealous» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERZEALOUS

Find out the translation of overzealous to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of overzealous from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «overzealous» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

过分热心
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

exceso de celo
570 millions of speakers

English

overzealous
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अति उत्साही
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مفرط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

переусердствовали
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

excesso de zelo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

overzealous
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

excès de zèle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berlebihan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

übereifrig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

熱心過ぎる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

질투에 불타는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overzealous
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quá nhiều đồ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

overzealous
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अतिजलद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çok hevesli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

overzealous
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nadgorliwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перестаралися
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

exces de zel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπερβάλλοντα ζήλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

overzealous
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nitiska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ivrig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overzealous

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERZEALOUS»

The term «overzealous» is regularly used and occupies the 81.036 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERZEALOUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about overzealous

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5 QUOTES WITH «OVERZEALOUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word overzealous.
1
Larry Bird
While day by day the overzealous student stores up facts for future use, he who has learned to trust nature finds need for ever fewer external directions. He will discard formula after formula, until he reaches the conclusion: Let nature take its course.
2
Edwin Edwards
People say I've had brushes with the law. That's not true. I've had brushes with overzealous prosecutors.
3
Chris Frantz
We get these overzealous young men and their girlfriends. It's happened occasionally where one of them will lean up against the front of the stage and the guy is behind her, and it starts off as just dancing and then it gets into something more.
4
Don Kardong
An overzealous parent is just one example of the kind of Problem Mom or Dad who pops up at track meets, threatening to put a damper on the day.
5
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Debt, we've learned, is the match that lights the fire of every crisis. Every crisis has its own set of villains - pick your favorite: bankers, regulators, central bankers, politicians, overzealous consumers, credit rating agencies - but all require one similar ingredient to create a true crisis: too much leverage.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERZEALOUS»

Discover the use of overzealous in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overzealous and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Accidental Pharisees: Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the ...
In Accidental Pharisees, Larry Osborne explores nine of the most common temptations that can ensnare us on the road to a deeper life of faith and warns against the danger of adding activities onto the teachings of Jesus that “prove” our ...
Larry Osborne, 2012
2
Chalked Up: Inside Elite Gymnastics' Merciless Coaching, ...
Told from the perspective of a 1988 world champion, a behind-the-scenes account of the personal toll of Olympics competitiveness reveals how her stage parents, abusive coaches, and manipulative sponsors pushed her to the limits of her ...
Jennifer Sey, 2008
3
Freedom Of Expression: Overzealous Copyright Bozos And Other ...
An incisive and troubling look at the issue of intellectual property law and its repercussions for American culture and and our everyday lives explains how the trend toward privatization of such items as public space, English language, and ...
Kembrew McLeod, 2005
4
A New Business Hazard - Overzealous Law Enforcement
A 1995 column for Security Technology & Design magazine concerning the abuse of authority by Federal investigators and prosecutors with emphasis on the Steve Jackson Games case in 1990.
Francis Hamit, 2004
5
Administration of Government Contracts
Overzealous inspection is another type of government action that frequently results in a breach of implied duty to cooperate or not hinder. Although the government has the right to inspect work to ensure that it strictly complies with the specifi- ...
John Cibinic, Ralph C. Nash, James F. Nagle, 2006
6
Wrongful Conviction: International Perspectives on ...
... incompetence, fraud and, 21–22; in France, 19–20; historical cases, 24; legal innovations and, 22–23; in Netherlands, 18; in New Zealand, 19; in North America, 14–17; overzealous police and prosecutors and, 20 Orkney case, 18 Ortiz v.
C. Ronald Huff, Martin Killias, 2010
7
Life Lessons from the Book of Mormon
For our purposes, and in the context of Zeniff's experience, we may define overzealous as making decisions too quickly without approval of those in authority and without full consideration of the consequences of our actions. An overzealous ...
Jack R. Christianson, K. Douglas Bassett, 2007
8
Afrikan Mind Reconnection and Spiritual Re-Awakening
This finds expression in the following order: Simplicity of heart and overzealous hospitality * Poverty culture and negativity syndrome * The distortion of indigenous original culture * Suppressed faculty of creativity and innovation * Lack of ...
Lumumba Umunna Ubani, 2011
9
Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child ...
Blakey bristled Tuesday at suggestions that Thompson—who has made fun of cops in his books— was set up by overzealous law officers. "That's absolutely not true," Blakey said. "If there was overzealous law enforcement here, he wouldn't ...
Hunter S. Thompson, 2011
10
Defending the Filibuster: The Soul of the Senate
six.... The. Dangers. of. Overzealous. Reform. It's a simple idea—majority rule. It's the answer to tyranny. A government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Democracy begins with the idea of majority rule. But the Founders ...
Richard A. Arenberg, Robert B. Dove, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERZEALOUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overzealous is used in the context of the following news items.
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6 'Game Of Thrones' Theories From Tumblr That Show Fans Are …
But, there's a point to the madness, even on GoT, and sometimes us fans get a little overzealous. Still, let's be honest, sometimes the overzealous theories are ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
2
It's no fantasy: It's time to get serious about the NFL
said my 17-year-old son, Jack, whose overzealous buddies actually scheduled a fantasy draft for Sunday. Whatever the case, the proliferation ... «Bills Blitz - The Buffalo News, Jul 15»
3
Bob Dole instrumental in passage of Americans with Disabilities Act …
There have been some landmark courtroom victories, and also some complaints about overzealous lawyers shopping for disabled clients in ... «Lawrence Journal World, Jul 15»
4
Reggie Jackson: Argument did not turn physical
He said it's not uncommon to be pursued by overzealous autograph seekers during his midsummer trips to the Hall but added that altercations ... «KABC-TV, Jul 15»
5
John Moore: Americans have lost the ability to mind their own …
Years ago, I remember my grandfather was eating at a restaurant, and an overzealous waitress hovered too much. She repeatedly asked if he ... «Tyler Morning Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Earl Sweatshirt Punches Fan Onstage Who Tries to Hug Him [VIDEO]
During his show in Sydney, Australia, early Saturday morning (July 25), an overzealous fan jumped onstage and wanted to give Earl a hug. «The BoomBox, Jul 15»
7
ADA LAW TURNS 25
The fact that local businesses became targets for lawsuits by an overzealous few was breaking news for everybody except those who are ... «Manteca Bulletin, Jul 15»
8
Nicola Sturgeon asks whether UK agencies spied on Scottish …
Davies said: “The new guidelines create two tiers of parliamentarian, which shows a complete lack of understanding by overzealous officials ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
9
Trailer for One & Two Features Controlling Parents, Rebellious …
Ostensibly there's a reason to their father's overzealous protection of his kids, but his incredibly overbearing, controlling nature ultimately leads ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 15»
10
Stand Up Paddle Rules Under Scrutiny
The former complain of overtaxed lifeguards and legion code violations, while the latter claim persecution by overzealous enforcers. SUP Co. «Laguna Beach Independent Newspaper, Jul 15»

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