overearnest
/ˌoʊvərˈɜːrnɪst/
adjective
- Too serious or sincere, often in a way that seems forced or unnatural.
- His overearnest apology made everyone feel awkward rather than reassured.
- The actor's overearnest performance was criticized for lacking subtlety.
- She gave an overearnest nod, trying too hard to show she understood.
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