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overthink Definition and Meaning in English (overthink definition)

verb
Synonyms:ruminatedwell onobsess
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Overthink definition: To think about something too much or for too long, often to the point of making it seem more complicated or problematic than it is.

Definitions of Overthink

  1. 1verb

    To think about something too much or for too long, often to the point of making it seem more complicated or problematic than it is.

Example Sentences

casual

“Don't overthink it; just make a decision.”

casual

“She tends to overthink every small detail.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

underthinkact impulsivelydecide quickly

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past tenseoverthought
gerundoverthinking
agent nounoverthinker

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Overthink definition: To think about something too much or for too long, often to the point of making it seem more complicated or problematic than it is.
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'Overthink' translates to 'overthink' in English. Overthink definition: To think about something too much or for too long, often to the point of making it seem more complicated or problematic than it is.
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