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Another word for overeager

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• adjective (Context 1)

Excessively or prematurely enthusiastic, impatient, or anxious to do or obtain something.

Usage Example

"The overzealous intern interrupted the presentation twice to share his own ideas."

Strongest
overzealous
overenthusiastic
Strong
impatient
hasty
impulsive
impetuous

Opposites of overeager

The opposite of overeager shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reluctant
apathetic
indifferent
unenthusiastic
hesitant
uninterested
aloof
See all opposites of overeager

• Nearby Words

overdrinker
overdrive
overdue
overeager
overeagerly
overeagerness
overearnestly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Overeager. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/overeager
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