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Overzealous vs Nonchalant - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between overzealous and nonchalant

is that overzealous is too zealous; too enthusiastic, determined; too fervent while nonchalant is casually calm and relaxed.

overzealous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Too zealous; too enthusiastic, determined; too fervent.
  • :With his overzealous attempts to impress, he only managed to annoy her.

    • nonchalant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Casually calm and relaxed.
    • We handled the whole frenetic situation with a nonchalant attitude.
  • Indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.
    • He is far too nonchalant about such a serious matter.

    Synonyms

    * (casually calm) carefree, cool, mellow, easygoing * (indifferent) , unconcerned * See also