Meaning of the word overzealous in English

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overzealous

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈzel.əs/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈzel.əs/

Adjective

too enthusiastic and eager; excessively zealous

Example:
His overzealous attempts to help often made things worse.
The new employee was a bit overzealous in trying to impress his boss.