overthinking

/ˌoʊvərˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of thinking about something too much or for too long, often in a way that causes worry or prevents action.
    • Sometimes overthinking can stop you from making a simple decision.
    • Her overthinking about the exam made her more anxious than she needed to be.
    • He realized that his overthinking was ruining his enjoyment of the trip.
verb
  1. To think about something too much or for too long, often in a way that causes worry or prevents action.
    • If you overthink the problem, you might miss the simplest solution.
    • Try not to overthink your answer; just say what feels right.
    • She tends to overthink every little comment her boss makes.
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