noun
- a person who thinks about something too much or for too long, often worrying excessively or analyzing beyond what is necessary
Usage: informal; often used in psychology and self-help contexts
Examples
- She's an overthinker who replays conversations in her head for days.
- As an overthinker, he struggles to make quick decisions.
- The overthinker in the group always wants to discuss every detail of the plan.
- Don't be an overthinker—sometimes the simplest answer is the right one.
- He recognized he was an overthinker and started practicing mindfulness to help.
- Overthinkers often experience anxiety because they imagine worst-case scenarios.