Overthink: meaning, definitions and examples

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overthink

[ ˈoʊvərˌθɪŋk ]

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mental health

To think about something too much or too long, often leading to unnecessary stress, anxiety, or indecision. Overthinking can be a common symptom of anxiety disorders.

Synonyms

dwell, fixate, obsess, ruminate

Examples of usage

Stop overthinking every little detail, it's not healthy for your mental well-being.
She tends to overthink situations and create problems that don't even exist.
Overthinking can prevent you from making clear decisions and taking action.
Sometimes it's better to trust your instincts and not overthink every possible outcome.
Overthinking can lead to a cycle of negative thoughts and emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "overthink" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pensar demais

🇮🇳 अधिक सोचना

🇩🇪 überdenken

🇮🇩 terlalu banyak berpikir

🇺🇦 переглядати

🇵🇱 przesadnie myśleć

🇯🇵 考えすぎる (かんがえすぎる)

🇫🇷 trop réfléchir

🇪🇸 pensar demasiado

🇹🇷 aşırı düşünmek

🇰🇷 과도하게 생각하다

🇸🇦 الإفراط في التفكير

🇨🇿 přemýšlet příliš mnoho

🇸🇰 premýšľať príliš veľa

🇨🇳 过度思考 (guòdù sīkǎo)

🇸🇮 preveč razmišljati

🇮🇸 ofhugsa

🇰🇿 артық ойлау

🇬🇪 გადამეტებული ფიქრი (gadameTebuli pikri)

🇦🇿 artıq düşünmək

🇲🇽 pensar demasiado

Word origin

The word 'overthink' is a compound word formed by combining 'over' and 'think'. The concept of overthinking has been recognized for centuries, with references to excessive contemplation and analysis found in philosophical and literary works. In modern psychology, overthinking is often associated with anxiety and rumination, highlighting the negative impact of excessive mental processing on mental health.