This is the 10090th most frequent Korean word.
과도하다
"과도하다" means "to be excessive."
The word '과도하다' is used here to describe that his requests go beyond normal limits, implying they are unreasonable or disproportionate.
그의 요구는 과도하다.
His demands are excessive.
In this context, '과도하다' conveys that the decorations on the plate exceed a balance, highlighting a sense of overdoing.
이 접시는 너무 과도하게 장식되어 있다.
This plate has too much decoration.
Here, '과도하다' is applied to indicate the activity is too intense or demanding for someone who is just starting out.