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overanalyze

[ ˌoʊvərˈænəˌlaɪz ]

Verb

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in psychology

To analyze or think about something more than is necessary or appropriate, often leading to indecision or anxiety.

Synonyms

dwell on, obsess, overthink.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
overanalyze	Used when someone looks too deeply into a situation or problem, often unnecessarily. This can be in academic, professional, or personal contexts where too much detail is considered. She tends to overanalyze every comment her boss makes. The team overanalyzed the data, causing delays in the project.
overthink	Similar to overanalyze, but often used in a more casual context to describe everyday situations where someone thinks too much about simple decisions. Don’t overthink it, just pick the restaurant you like. She tends to overthink every text message she sends.
obsess	Has a more intense and sometimes negative connotation, often implying a fixation on something to the detriment of other thoughts or activities. Used in both casual and serious contexts. She obsesses over her appearance. He’s been obsessing about that project for weeks.
dwell on	Common in everyday speech, often used when someone repeatedly thinks about or discusses a particular topic, usually something negative. Try not to dwell on your mistakes. He dwelled on the argument for days.

Examples of usage

Stop overanalyzing the situation and just make a decision.
She tends to overanalyze every little detail, which causes her unnecessary stress.
I have a tendency to overanalyze things, which sometimes leads to overthinking.
Overanalyzing can prevent you from taking action and moving forward.
It's important to find a balance between analyzing and overanalyzing.

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in general

To examine or consider something too much or too deeply, often making it more complicated than it needs to be.

Synonyms

analyze excessively, dwell on, overthink.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
overanalyze	Again, this word is used to describe the act of thinking too much about a situation, making it more complicated than it is. You shouldn't overanalyze his message Sometimes a text is just a text
overthink	Similar to 'overanalyze,' this word is used when someone thinks too much about something, often causing anxiety or indecision. She tends to overthink her responses in meetings, which sometimes makes her appear unsure
dwell on	Used to describe situations where someone can't stop thinking about something, often a past event or mistake. It generally has a negative connotation. Try not to dwell on your past failures Focus on what you can do now
analyze excessively	This phrase is often used in more formal or academic settings, referring to an undue focus on every small detail. He tends to analyze excessively, which can lead to unnecessary complications in decision making

Examples of usage

I tend to overanalyze my relationships, which can cause unnecessary stress.
People often overanalyze their decisions, fearing making the wrong choice.
Overanalyzing can lead to procrastination and missed opportunities.
It's important to trust your instincts and not overanalyze every situation.
Try not to overanalyze every word someone says, sometimes things are simpler than they seem.

Translations

Translations of the word "overanalyze" in other languages:

🇵🇹 analisar demais

🇮🇳 अधिक विश्लेषण करना

🇩🇪 überanalysieren

🇮🇩 menganalisis secara berlebihan

🇺🇦 надмірно аналізувати

🇵🇱 przeanalizować nadmiernie

🇯🇵 過剰に分析する (かじょうにぶんせきする)

🇫🇷 sur-analyser

🇪🇸 sobreanalizar

🇹🇷 aşırı analiz etmek

🇰🇷 과분석하다

🇸🇦 الإفراط في التحليل

🇨🇿 přehnaně analyzovat

🇸🇰 nadmerne analyzovať

🇨🇳 过度分析 (guò dù fēn xī)

🇸🇮 pretirano analizirati

🇮🇸 ofgreina

🇰🇿 артық талдау

🇬🇪 ზედმეტად ანალიზი

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq təhlil etmək

🇲🇽 sobreanalizar

Etymology

The word 'overanalyze' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively, and the verb 'analyze' meaning to examine in detail. It first appeared in the early 20th century as psychology started to explore the concept of overthinking and its effects on decision-making and mental health. The term gained popularity in the context of cognitive psychology and self-help literature, emphasizing the importance of finding a balance between thoughtful analysis and excessive rumination.