Overconscientious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊvəkɒnʃiːˈɛnʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Overconscientious is an adjective meaning Excessively conscientious.
Meaning
Excessively conscientious.
Example Sentences
Are you an obsessive lover of routine, overconscientious, and think cleanliness is next to godliness? Beware. You may be nearly twice as likely to die from a heart attack as more laid back friends and colleagues.
If he were not over conſciencious in that, vnder colour of ſome treatie, parlie or accord, to take any advantage of his enemies: he was as little ſcrupulous, in that he required no other vertue in his Souldiers, but valour; […]
Synonyms for overconscientious
Depending on context, synonyms include hyperconscientious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperconscientious, overconcerned, overconscious, overcareful, overconsiderate, overconservative.
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