noun
overthinking
Overthinking (noun) means spending too much time and worry analyzing something. Example: “Overthinking kept her awake half the night.”
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe habit of dwelling on something far more than needed.
Common pairings
a cycle of overthinking
stop overthinking
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Word forms
- Plural
- overthinkings
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Rhymes for overthinking
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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.
