overthink

/ˌoʊvərˈθɪŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to think about something excessively or to an uncomfortable degree, often resulting in anxiety or indecision

“She tends to overthink every decision, which makes it hard for her to commit to anything.”

2. noun

the act of overthinking

“Overthinking can be a major obstacle to productivity.”

3. gerund

overthinking

“Overthinking about the past is not going to change anything.”

Synonyms

  • brood
  • overanalyze
  • overanalyze
  • puzzle

Antonyms

  • instinctively
  • intuit