adjective
- inclined to analyze something excessively or in too much detail; prone to overthinking
Usage: informal; often used to describe a tendency to break down problems or situations into excessive detail, sometimes to the point of being counterproductive
Examples
- Her overanalytical approach to the project caused unnecessary delays.
- He has an overanalytical mind that sometimes prevents him from making quick decisions.
- Don't be so overanalytical about the movie—just enjoy it.
- The overanalytical student spent hours breaking down every word in the poem.
- His overanalytical nature made it hard for him to relax and have fun.
- She tends to be overanalytical when it comes to social interactions.