Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overthought

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈθɔt/

Definition

The act of thinking about something too much or in too much detail, often to the point of confusion or hesitation.

Examples

After overthinking the decision for days, she finally chose the simplest option.
His overthought approach to problem-solving often left him paralyzed by choice.
Many people tend to overthink their responses in social situations.

Meaning

Overthought refers to the process of excessively analyzing or worrying about a situation, decision, or thought, leading to negative outcomes such as stress or indecision.