noun
- excessive or unrestrained enthusiasm; enthusiasm that is more intense or expressive than is appropriate or warranted
Usage: uncountable; often used to describe behavior or attitudes that lack moderation
Examples
- Her overenthusiasm for the new project led her to volunteer for every task.
- The team's overenthusiasm in the first half caused them to make careless mistakes.
- His overenthusiasm about the product made customers skeptical of his claims.
- The coach warned against overenthusiasm, reminding players to stay focused and disciplined.
- She tried to temper her overenthusiasm so she wouldn't seem unprofessional in the interview.
- The startup's overenthusiasm resulted in poor planning and wasted resources.