overzealous

• Qualifie une personne qui fait preuve d'un enthousiasme ou d'un zèle excessif, souvent au point d'en devenir irritant ou inapproprié.

Describes someone who is excessively enthusiastic or eager, often to an annoying or inappropriate degree.

1. Excessively enthusiasticC1formal

   Showing too much enthusiasm or devotion, often in a way that is not appropriate or is counterproductive.

   excessivement zélé

   • The overzealous fan tried to climb on stage during the concert.
   • His overzealous approach to cleaning actually damaged the antique furniture.
   • An overzealous security guard detained the visitor for taking a photo.

   Synonymesexcessiveextremefanaticalferventfrenziedimmoderateobsessiveoverenthusiasticrabidzealous

   Antonymesapatheticcooldispassionatehalfheartedindifferentlukewarmnonchalantunenthusiastic