noun

overthinking

Overthinking (noun) means spending too much time and worry analyzing something. Example: “Overthinking kept her awake half the night.”

noun

Spending too much time and worry analyzing something.

"Overthinking kept her awake half the night."

"His constant overthinking made simple choices feel impossible."

How to use overthinking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe habit of dwelling on something far more than needed.

Common pairings

a cycle of overthinking stop overthinking

Word forms

overthinkings plural

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Rhymes for overthinking

linking winking thinking blinking drinking stinking clinking shrinking rethinking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “overthinking” mean?

The word “overthinking” means spending too much time and worry analyzing something. In plain terms, the habit of dwelling on something far more than needed.

How do you use “overthinking” in a sentence?

Here is “overthinking” used in a sentence: “Overthinking kept her awake half the night.”

What part of speech is “overthinking”?

“Overthinking” is a noun.

What is the meaning of overthinking?

"overthinking" (noun) means spending too much time and worry analyzing something.