overconscientious
adjective
over·con·sci·en·tious
ˌō-vər-ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs 
: unduly or excessively conscientious : giving more thoughtful attention to something than is necessary or appropriate
He can be overconscientious about following the rules.
To her overworked and exasperated teachers she was an overconscientious "slow learner" who kept trying to catch up …—
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“Overconscientious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconscientious. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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