1. to show excessive or misguided enthusiasm or eagerness in pursuing something
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'overzeal'; rare; not commonly used in modern English

1. plural of overzeal; instances or expressions of excessive zeal
Usage: plural form; rare; typically used in formal or literary contexts

Examples

• His overzeals in the project led him to work late every night without rest.
• The committee warned against the overzeals of new members who wanted to change everything at once.
• She overzeals whenever she takes on a new hobby, often abandoning it after a few weeks.
• Their overzeals for reform sometimes alienated potential allies.
• The coach cautioned the team about overzeals that might result in injuries.