Overzealously: meaning, definitions and examples
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overzealously
[ ˌoʊvərˈziːləsli ]
manner of action
Overzealously describes an action performed with excessive enthusiasm or eagerness. It often implies that the person is overly passionate about the task or cause, sometimes leading to negative consequences.
Synonyms
excessively, over-enthusiastically, unduly
Examples of usage
- She worked overzealously to finish the project ahead of schedule.
- He overzealously campaigned for the new policy, causing friction with his colleagues.
- The team played overzealously, leaving gaps in their defense.
- They overzealously pursued their goals, ignoring advice from others.
Translations
Translations of the word "overzealously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excessivamente
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक
🇩🇪 übermäßig
🇮🇩 terlalu semangat
🇺🇦 надмірно
🇵🇱 nadmiernie
🇯🇵 過度に
🇫🇷 de manière excessive
🇪🇸 excesivamente
🇹🇷 aşırı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 지나치게
🇸🇦 بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 přehnaně
🇸🇰 príliš
🇨🇳 过于
🇸🇮 pretirano
🇮🇸 of mikið
🇰🇿 артық
🇬🇪 მეტი
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq
🇲🇽 excesivamente
Etymology
The word 'overzealously' is derived from the base word 'zealous,' which comes from the Latin 'zelosus.' 'Zelosus' means 'zealous' or 'full of zeal,' which in turn originates from the Greek 'zelos,' meaning 'jealousy' or 'emulation.' The prefix 'over-' denotes excess, transforming 'zealous' into 'overzealous.' The term has evolved to describe an extreme or excessive level of enthusiasm, often in contexts such as activism, work, or sports. Its usage has become more common in English since the 20th century, often to caution against excessiveness that leads to unintended consequences.