overthink

/ ˌəʊvəˈθɪŋk /

verb

1. to spend more time thinking about something than is necessary or productive

Example Sentences

Vanney said he’s not about to overthink it.

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This was more like: This is funny, we all like working together, we all like stupid, punchy 90-minute comedies, let’s not overthink it.

From Los Angeles Times

I overthink everything in my life except the tattoos.

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He’s so versatile and agile and naturally charming; he doesn’t overthink things and just goes with his instincts.

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Alvarez plays Evan Marquez, the eponymous English teacher, who is dedicated to his job but has a tendency to overthink himself into a frenzy; this can play havoc with his personal life, but it also fuels his righteous idealism.

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