overjealous Synonyms
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overjealous Meaning
Wordnet
overjealous (s)
suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
Webster
overjealous (a.)
Excessively jealous; too jealous.
overjealous Sentence Examples
- The overjealous boyfriend constantly accused his girlfriend of infidelity.
- Her overjealous nature led her to spy on her husband's every move.
- The overjealous parents forbade their daughter from dating anyone.
- The overjealous employee sabotaged his coworker's work out of envy.
- The overjealous coach micromanaged every aspect of his team's performance.
- The overjealous friend always tried to one-up everyone else.
- The overjealous neighbor complained constantly about the noise coming from the house next door.
- The overjealous reader scrutinized every word of the novel, finding fault with even the smallest details.
- The overjealous critic refused to acknowledge any positive aspects of the play.
- The overjealous scientist refused to share his research with the world for fear of being scooped.
FAQs About the word overjealous
suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rivalExcessively jealous; too jealous.
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The overjealous boyfriend constantly accused his girlfriend of infidelity.
Her overjealous nature led her to spy on her husband's every move.
The overjealous parents forbade their daughter from dating anyone.
The overjealous employee sabotaged his coworker's work out of envy.
