overthink

verb

Meaning

Analyze or dwell on a situation or problem for too long, often to the point of becoming anxious or unable to take action.

Examples

Try not to overthink the interview; just be yourself and answer honestly.
He has a tendency to overthink every minor decision, which makes him very slow to act.

Synonyms: worry, dwell, ruminate, obsess

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overthink

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈθɪŋk/

Definition

Analyze or dwell on a situation or problem for too long, often to the point of becoming anxious or unable to take action.

Examples

Try not to overthink the interview; just be yourself and answer honestly.
He has a tendency to overthink every minor decision, which makes him very slow to act.
Stop overthinking the past and focus on what you can do right now.

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