Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overpreparation

noun

/ˌoʊvərˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The act of preparing excessively or too much for a task or event.

Examples

Her overpreparation for the presentation made her nervous instead of confident.
He spent weeks in overpreparation for the exam, which left him feeling fatigued.

Meaning

Overpreparation refers to the situation where someone goes beyond the necessary preparations needed, potentially leading to stress, anxiety, or wasted resources.