Overanalyzing: meaning, definitions and examples
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overanalyzing
[ ˌoʊvərˈænəˌlaɪzɪŋ ]
in psychology
To analyze (something) more than is necessary or appropriate, often leading to confusion or indecision.
Synonyms
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overanalyzing |
Used when thinking too deeply or extensively about something, often more than is necessary or productive.
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overthink |
Similar to 'overanalyzing', this word is used when someone spends too much time thinking about a decision or problem, usually making it seem more complicated than it is.
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obsess |
Used when someone can't stop thinking about something or someone, often to an unhealthy degree. This word often has a negative connotation.
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dwell |
Typically used when someone keeps thinking or talking about a particular subject, especially something unpleasant, for too long.
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Examples of usage
- Stop overanalyzing every little detail and just go with your gut feeling.
- She tends to overanalyze situations and ends up stressing herself out unnecessarily.
in relationships
To examine and scrutinize every aspect of a situation or person, often causing unnecessary stress or anxiety.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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overanalyzing |
Used when someone examines something too deeply, often more than necessary, leading to excessive worry or complexity.
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overthink |
Used when someone spends too much time thinking about something, often leading to unnecessary anxiety or indecision.
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dwell |
Used when someone thinks deeply or at length about something, typically something unpleasant or in the past.
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fixate |
Used when someone becomes overly focused or obsessed with a particular thing, often to the exclusion of other considerations.
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Examples of usage
- He tends to overanalyze his partner's words and actions, which can lead to misunderstandings.
- Stop overanalyzing every text message; sometimes things are just as they seem.
Translations
Translations of the word "overanalyzing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 analisar demais
🇮🇳 अधिक विश्लेषण करना
🇩🇪 überanalysieren
🇮🇩 menganalisis secara berlebihan
🇺🇦 переглядати
🇵🇱 nadmiernie analizować
🇯🇵 過剰分析
🇫🇷 sur-analyser
🇪🇸 sobreanalizar
🇹🇷 aşırı analiz etmek
🇰🇷 과분석하다
🇸🇦 التحليل الزائد
🇨🇿 příliš analyzovat
🇸🇰 nadmerne analyzovať
🇨🇳 过度分析
🇸🇮 preveč analizirati
🇮🇸 ofgreina
🇰🇿 артық талдау
🇬🇪 ზედმეტი ანალიზი
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq təhlil etmək
🇲🇽 sobreanalizar
Etymology
The term 'overanalyze' originated from the combination of 'over-' (excessive) and 'analyze' (to examine in detail). It first appeared in the mid-20th century with the rise of psychology and self-help literature, highlighting the tendency of individuals to excessively scrutinize situations, behaviors, or relationships. The concept gained popularity due to its relatability in modern society, where overthinking and overanalyzing have become common challenges in decision-making and interpersonal dynamics.
See also: analysis, analytical, analytically, analyzer, analyzing, overanalyze, reanalysis, reanalyze.