overzealousness
noun [ U ] disapproving (also over-zealousness) uk/ˌəʊ.vəˈzel.əs.nəs/ us/ˌoʊ.vɚˈzel.əs.nəs/
过分热心
the quality of being too enthusiastic or too eager
There was a pattern of overzealousness on the part of the authorities. 当权机构都有一种过度热心的行事模式。
We have to guard against over-zealousness.
Compare: zealousness
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- The closure of the society seemed like an act of overzealousness on the part of a single official.
- A spokesperson for the organization said that the new requirements were a sign of government overzealousness after the attack.
- A teacher from the school said that he was concerned about the over-zealousness of the police and the judiciary.
- The two sides accused each other of over-zealousness.