Overeager: meaning, definitions and examples
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overeager
[ ˌoʊvərˈiːɡər ]
personality trait
Overeager describes a person who shows excessive enthusiasm or eagerness, often to the point of being overly zealous or impatient. This trait can manifest in various situations, such as in the workplace or during social interactions. While enthusiasm can be positive, being overeager may lead to inappropriate behavior or pushing others too hard. Such individuals might rush into tasks without proper consideration or fail to respect others' boundaries.
Synonyms
ardent, eager, fervent, overenthusiastic, zealous
Examples of usage
- He was overeager to please his boss, often taking on too many tasks.
- Her overeager approach to networking made some people uncomfortable.
- The child's overeager excitement about the trip caused him to run around chaotically.
- Being overeager in negotiations can lead to unfavorable terms.
Translations
Translations of the word "overeager" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exagerado
🇮🇳 अति उत्साही
🇩🇪 übermäßig begeistert
🇮🇩 terlalu antusias
🇺🇦 надмірно ентузіастичний
🇵🇱 przesadnie entuzjastyczny
🇯🇵 過度に熱心な
🇫🇷 trop enthousiaste
🇪🇸 demasiado entusiasta
🇹🇷 aşırı hevesli
🇰🇷 과도하게 열정적인
🇸🇦 متحمس للغاية
🇨🇿 přehnaně nadšený
🇸🇰 príliš nadšený
🇨🇳 过于热情的
🇸🇮 prekomerno navdušen
🇮🇸 ofurlegur áhugasamur
🇰🇿 асқан қызығушылық танытатын
🇬🇪 მომწონს ზედმეტად
🇦🇿 həddən artıq həvəsli
🇲🇽 demasiado entusiasta
Etymology
The term ‘overeager’ is a compound word formed from the prefix ‘over-’ meaning ‘excessively’ and the word ‘eager,’ which has its origins in the Latin word ‘acer’ meaning ‘sharp’ or ‘keen.’ The usage of 'eager' in English can be traced back to the early 17th century, where it described an intense desire or interest in something. The addition of the prefix ‘over-’ indicates an exceeding of normal levels of eagerness, suggesting that the enthusiasm is beyond what is considered appropriate or healthy. This word reflects a common theme in language where modifiers are used to convey excessiveness, illustrating the nuances of human emotion and behavior. The concept has evolved in contemporary usage to reflect social dynamics, particularly in professional and personal interactions, often carrying a slightly negative connotation when describing someone’s attitude.