overactive

adjective
UK: /ˌəʊvərˈæktɪv/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈæktɪv/

  1. Too active; more active than normal or desirable.

    1. The dog is overactive, it runs all day.
    2. The patient's overactive thyroid was causing weight loss and anxiety.

  2. Relating to a part of the body that functions at a higher rate than is typical.

    1. His overactive bladder meant frequent trips to the bathroom.
    2. The doctor suspects that my overactive sweat glands are due to stress.

Synonyms

hyperactive restless agitated overzealous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overactive" in English means: Too active; more active than normal or desirable., Relating to a part of the body that functions at a higher rate than is typical..

The phonetic transcription of "overactive" is /ˌəʊvərˈæktɪv/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈæktɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overactive": hyperactive, restless, agitated, overzealous.

Example usage of "overactive": "The dog is overactive, it runs all day.". More examples on the page.