1. excessively eager or enthusiastic
Usage: informal

Examples

• She was overkeen to impress her new boss on the first day.
• His overkeen attitude toward the project made his colleagues uncomfortable.
• The salesperson seemed overkeen to close the deal quickly.
• Don’t be overkeen about volunteering for extra work.
• The student’s overkeen participation in class discussions annoyed other students.
• He appeared overkeen to please everyone at the meeting.