Over-zealousness in Malayalam

Over-zealousness is അത്യാവേശം (athyavesham), one word for enthusiasm that runs past the point of sense. Malayalis use it of fans, campaigners and anyone carried away by their own fervour.

Most common translation

അത്യാവേശം (athyavesham)

Over-zealousness, over-enthusiasm.

കളിയിൽ ഇത്രയും അത്യാവേശം വേണ്ട.

kaliyil ithrayum athyavesham venda.

There is no need for so much over-enthusiasm in the game.

Dictionary entry

This single option covers both over-zealousness and over-enthusiasm, with no separate word for each shade.

Common questions

How do you say over-zealousness in Malayalam?

അത്യാവേശം (athyavesham).

Is the word negative?

Generally yes. It suggests zeal beyond what the occasion calls for.