verb
- to analyze something in excessive detail or to a degree that is counterproductive
Usage: often used in psychology and self-help contexts
Examples
- Don’t overanalyze every text message your friend sends you.
- She tends to overanalyze her performance after every presentation.
- The coach warned the team not to overanalyze their mistakes.
- I overanalyzed the job interview and convinced myself I did poorly.
- Sometimes it’s better to trust your instincts than to overanalyze the situation.
- He has a tendency to overanalyze simple decisions like what to order for lunch.