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showing a lack of caution, concern, or consideration for the consequences of one’s actions.

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Reckless

Example: His reckless driving resulted in a car accident.

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excessively controlling, domineering, or authoritative.

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Overbearing

Example: Her overbearing mother-in-law constantly interfered in her family’s decisions.

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excessively excited, aroused, or influenced, often to the point of being overwhelmed.

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Overstimulated

Example: The children became overstimulated during the holiday festivities.

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represented as larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is; overstated.

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Exaggerated

Example: Her achievements on her resume seemed exaggerated during the job interview.

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not giving way or not easily influenced, often to an excessive degree.

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Unyielding

Example: His unyielding attitude in negotiations made it hard to reach a compromise.

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exceeding what is appropriate or necessary, especially in terms of spending or lifestyle.

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Extravagant

Example: The wedding reception was extravagant, with a multitude of expensive decorations.

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excessively self-assured or too sure of one’s abilities or knowledge.

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Overconfident

Example: His overconfident attitude led to a disastrous investment.

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having too many inhabitants relative to the available resources and space.

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Overpopulated

Example: The city had become overpopulated, leading to housing and traffic issues.

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not able to be related to or understood by others, often due to being too unique or extreme.

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Unrelatable

Example: His experiences as an astronaut were unrelatable to most people.

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being present everywhere, to an extent that may seem excessive.

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Ubiquitous

Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

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intensely strong or powerful, often to the point of being difficult to manage or cope with.

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Overwhelming

Example: The overwhelming grief of losing a loved one was hard to bear.

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not capable of being justified or explained rationally, often due to being too extreme or unreasonable.

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Unjustifiable

Example: The decision to cut funding for the healthcare system was unjustifiable.

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all-encompassing, extending over or including everything, often to an excessive degree.

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Overarching

Example: The CEO had an overarching influence on the company’s operations.

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too painful, distressing, or difficult to endure; intolerable.

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Unendurable

Example: The unendurable heatwave forced many to seek shelter and relief.

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excessively excited, eager, or passionate about something.

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Overenthusiastic

Example: His overenthusiastic approach to team meetings was sometimes overwhelming.

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consisting of a large number, often to the point of being considered excessive.

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Numerous

Example: The store had numerous options for customers to choose from.

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countless or innumerable, often used to describe a vast quantity.

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Myriad

Example: There were a myriad of stars in the night sky.

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countless or innumerable, often used to describe a vast quantity.

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Multitudinous

Example: The multitudinous problems in the project overwhelmed the team.

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too numerous to be counted or easily enumerated.

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Countless

Example: There were countless books in the library.

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existing in ample supply or abundance, often implying an excess.

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Plentiful

Example: The garden was filled with plentiful fruits and vegetables.

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too many to be counted or calculated; countless.

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Innumerable

Example: The innumerable grains of sand on the beach stretched as far as the eye could see.

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present in large quantities, often suggesting an excess.

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Abundant

Example: The forest was abundant with wildlife.

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abundant in supply or quantity, often to the point of being considered excessive.

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Copious

Example: She took copious notes during the lecture.

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an excessive or large quantity of something.

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A plethora of:

Example: There was a plethora of food at the buffet.

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existing in greater quantities than what is needed or usual.

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Overabundant

Example: The store’s overabundant stock of winter coats remained unsold as the season changed.

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swarming with, overflowing with, or densely populated with living organisms.

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Teeming

Example: The coral reef was teeming with colorful fish and marine life.

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exceeding what is necessary or used; extra or excess.

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Surplus

Example: The surplus inventory of computers was sold at a discounted price.

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filled to the point of overflowing, often indicating an excess of something.

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Overflowing

Example: The bins in the donation center were overflowing with clothing.

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exceeding what is necessary or normal; existing in an excessive amount.

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Superabundant

Example: The garden produced a superabundant harvest of vegetables.

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carrying or containing more than what is manageable or appropriate.

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Overloaded

Example: The overloaded truck struggled to carry the heavy cargo.

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going beyond what is considered necessary or appropriate; too much of something.

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Excessive

Example: Her excessive use of perfume in the office bothered her colleagues.

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existing in large quantities or great numbers.

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Abounding

Example: The tropical rainforest is abounding with diverse species of plants and animals.

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filled to the brim with a large number of something.

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Teeming with:

Example: The market was teeming with shoppers during the holiday season.