"overwilling" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more overwilling [comparative], most overwilling [superlative]
Etymology: From over- + willing. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|willing}} over- + willing Head templates: {{en-adj}} overwilling (comparative more overwilling, superlative most overwilling)
  1. Excessively willing; too keen.
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