Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overcomplicate
verb
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/
Definition
To make something more difficult or complex than necessary.
Examples
- Don’t overcomplicate the instructions; keep them simple.
- He tends to overcomplicate everything, which frustrates his colleagues.
- Let’s not overcomplicate the project; we just need to focus on the essentials.
Meaning
The act of adding unnecessary complexity to a situation, task, or subject, often making it harder to understand or deal with.
Synonyms
- overdo
- overthink
- exaggerate
- complicate
