overanswer

/ɒvərˈændər/

Definitions

1. verb

to give an answer that is overly detailed or lengthy

“The professor overanswered the student’s simple question, leaving them confused.”

2. noun

the act of giving an answer that is overly detailed or lengthy

“The student’s overanswer took up most of the class time.”

Synonyms

  • overelaborate
  • overexplain

Antonyms

  • oversimplify
  • understate