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overthink

verb

over·​think ˌō-vər-ˈthiŋk How to pronounce overthink (audio)
overthought ˌō-vər-ˈthȯt How to pronounce overthink (audio) ; overthinking

transitive + intransitive

: to think too much about (something) : to put too much time into thinking about or analyzing (something) in a way that is more harmful than helpful
overthink a situation/problem
someone who overthinks and worries too much
"I was a terrible actor when I went to New York. I was scared. I would overprepare, sometimes overthink a role." Paul Newman
For a while now, I've been finding current fiction hard to read: airlessly competent, relentlessly put-together, overthought. David Gates
overthinker noun
plural overthinkers
But the problem is I'm an overthinker. I contemplate and consider, deliberate and debate things small and large in my life. Simple things become complicated and easy decisions become complex. Alyssa Meier

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web His goal was to capture a sense of immediacy that requires the musicians to focus on emotional expression and real-time interplay without having time to overthink their parts. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Ruled by the planet Mercury and the element earth, Virgo is considered a sharp, hardworking astrological sign with a tendency to overthink. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 8 Aug. 2022 To avoid feeling overwhelmed during times of financial stress, Kennedy tries not to overthink the unpredictable future. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 24 July 2022 The risk paid off, though the judges encouraged Maybee not to overthink on stage. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 John noted it’s also vital not to overthink the approach when playing foe. Scott King, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2022 Still, that doesn’t mean caregivers have to overthink summer outdoor activities. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2022 Repeat after us: Don't overthink your work outfits. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 Mustn't overthink everything, and Time Traveler's Wife doesn't anticipate much thinking at all. Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overthink was in 1628

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