What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overdevotedness
Example
His overdevotedness to his job caused him to neglect his family. [overdevotedness: noun]
Example
She showed overdevotedness to her favorite sports team, attending every game and spending all her money on merchandise. [overdevotedness: noun]
zealotry
Example
His zealotry for animal rights led him to participate in extreme protests and acts of vandalism. [zealotry: noun]
Example
The politician's zealotry for his party's platform made him unwilling to compromise with the opposition. [zealotry: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overdevotedness is a more common word in everyday language than zealotry. However, both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overdevotedness and zealotry?
Both overdevotedness and zealotry are formal words that may be used in academic or professional contexts. However, zealotry has a more specialized and historical connotation that may make it less appropriate for some formal situations.
