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Meaning of overconscientious | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2
ˌəʊvəkɒnʃiːˈɛnʃəs

Definitions

Excessively conscientious.

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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