Overzealous vs. Zealous — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Overzealous and Zealous
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Overzealous
Too zealous in one's attitude or behaviour
He's been overzealous in handing out parking tickets
Zealous
Having or showing zeal
The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations
Overzealous
Excessively enthusiastic
Overzealous movie fans.
Zealous
Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.
Overzealous
Too zealous; too enthusiastic or fervent.
With his overzealous attempts to impress, he only managed to annoy her.
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Zealous
Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.
Overzealous
Too zealous.
Zealous
Filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object.
He may be zealous in the salvation of souls.
Overzealous
Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea;
Rabid isolationist
Zealous
Filled with religious zeal.
Zealous
Marked by active interest and enthusiasm;
An avid sports fan
A great walker
An eager beaver
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