Overthinker: meaning, definitions and examples

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overthinker

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌθɪŋkər ]

Context #1

person who

A person who thinks about something too much or too long, often making it more complicated than it needs to be. Overthinkers tend to analyze every detail and possibility, leading to stress and indecision.

Synonyms

overanalyser, ruminator, worrier

Examples of usage

  • He is such an overthinker that he can't even decide what to order for lunch.
  • Being an overthinker, she spent hours analyzing every word of the text message.
Context #2

behavior

The act of thinking about something excessively or obsessively, often to the point of causing unnecessary stress or anxiety. Overthinking can lead to indecision and dissatisfaction.

Synonyms

overanalysis, rumination, worrying

Examples of usage

  • Her overthinker of the situation prevented her from taking any action.
  • Overthinker often leads to second-guessing and self-doubt.

Translations

Translations of the word "overthinker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pensador excessivo

🇮🇳 अधिक सोचने वाला

🇩🇪 Überdenker

🇮🇩 pemikir berlebihan

🇺🇦 той, хто надмірно думає

🇵🇱 przesadnie myślący

🇯🇵 考えすぎる人 (kangaesugiru hito)

🇫🇷 trop penseur

🇪🇸 pensador excesivo

🇹🇷 fazla düşünen

🇰🇷 지나치게 생각하는 사람 (jinachige saenggak haneun saram)

🇸🇦 مفكر بشكل مفرط

🇨🇿 přemýšlivý člověk

🇸🇰 premýšľavý človek

🇨🇳 过度思考者 (guòdù sīkǎo zhě)

🇸🇮 pretirani mislec

🇮🇸 ofhugsi

🇰🇿 артық ойлайтын адам

🇬🇪 ზედმეტი ფიქრების მქონე ადამიანი (zedmeti fikrebis mkvane adamiani)

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq düşünən

🇲🇽 pensador excesivo

Word origin

The term 'overthinker' emerged in the late 20th century to describe individuals who engage in excessive rumination or analysis. The rise of technology and social media has been linked to an increase in overthinking, as people are constantly exposed to information and stimuli that can trigger overanalyzing tendencies.