Overeager Meaning in English
word
ˈoʊvɝˌiɡɝ
OH-ver-EE-ger
ˌəʊvəɹˈiːɡɐ
uh-vuh-REE-guh
Definition
Very eager or enthusiastic, often in a way that is too intense or impatient and can be seen as excessive.
Usage & Nuances
'Overeager' is often mildly negative, suggesting someone's enthusiasm is inappropriate, impatient, or too much for the situation. Commonly used before nouns: 'overeager student', 'overeager salesperson'. Similar to 'too eager', but more critical.
Spanish: demasiado entusiasta - demasiado ansiosoPortuguese (BR): excessivamente ansioso - excessivamente entusiasmadoPortuguese (PT): excessivamente ansioso - excessivamente entusiasmadoChinese (Simplified): 过于急切 - 过于热情Chinese (Traditional): 過於急切 - 過於熱情Hindi: अत्यधिक उत्साहीArabic: متحمس أكثر من اللازمBengali: অতিউৎসাহী - বেশি আগ্রহীRussian: чересчур усердный - чрезмерно рьяныйJapanese: やる気が空回りしている - 張り切りすぎているVietnamese: quá háo hức - quá nhiệt tìnhKorean: 지나치게 열성적인 - 너무 앞서 나가는Turkish: fazla istekli - aşırı hevesliUrdu: بے حد پُرجوش - حد سے زیادہ پُرعزمIndonesian: terlalu bersemangat - terlalu antusias
Example Sentences
The overeager puppy jumped on everyone.
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She was overeager to answer every question in class.
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Don’t be overeager when meeting new people.
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Sometimes being overeager can make you seem pushy.
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The overeager salesperson kept following us around the store.
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His overeager attitude made the interview feel awkward.
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