overconscientious

adj
/ˌəʊvəkɒnʃiːˈɛnʃəs/UK

Etymology

From over- + conscientious.

  1. derived from cōnscientiōsus
  2. derived from conscientieux
  3. prefixed as overconscientious — “over + conscientious

Definitions

  1. Excessively conscientious.

    • 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; […]
    • 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.

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