OVEREAGER

overeager

(adjective) excessively eager; “overeager in his pursuit of the girl”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

overeager (comparative more overeager, superlative most overeager)

Excessively eager, anxious, or excited.

Source: Wiktionary


O`ver*ea"ger, a.

Definition: Too eager; too impatient.

– O`ver*ea"ger*ly, adv.

– O"ver*ea"ger*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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