overeager
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5.2
- adjective
- /ˌoʊvərˈiːɡər/
:
excesivamente entusiasta
- He was so overeager to impress his boss that he overlooked important details in his report.
- seem overeager
- get overeager
That's what these overeager parents don't realise.
- That's what these overeager parents don't realise.
Examples
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We both held back at first, giving neither the satisfaction of being overeager.
Blog text (7) -
I suppose I must have been overeager.
Fiction book (1990) -
My little friend here gets a bit overeager at times.
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okay, maybe I was a little overeager... but it was my only way back to her.
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Mobile marketing can be an incredible asset for your business; however, an overeager approach can turn customers away.
Blog text (3) -
That's what these overeager parents don't realise.
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He's overeager, he's impulsive.
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Resist the urge to send any sort of follow-up the same night—that can seem either overeager or pushy, or both.
Blog text (17) -
The sales team was overeager to close the deal, often pushing clients too hard.
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Her overeager enthusiasm for the project led to unrealistic expectations among the team.
Synonyms
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7.7
Being too eager and causing problems
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4.3
Too active and noisy because of strong feelings
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4.2
Feeling too excited or eager in a way that bothers other people
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7.5
Being very lively or excited in a way that feels too much
Antonyms
How Eager
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overeager is made from over- meaning 'too much' and eager meaning 'very keen' or 'excited', just like in overdo or overcook. So, overeager describes someone who is 'too excited' or 'too keen' and may act too quickly or make mistakes.