Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈænəˌlaɪz/
verb to analyze or examine (something) in great detail or to an excessive degree
A1 I tend to overanalyse simple tasks and make them more complicated than they need to be.
A2 She overanalyses every text message he sends her, trying to decipher hidden meanings.
B1 It's important not to overanalyse every decision you make, sometimes you just have to go with your gut feeling.
B2 As a psychologist, she is trained to not overanalyse her own thoughts and emotions, but to approach them objectively.
C1 Some people have a tendency to overanalyse every detail of a situation, leading to unnecessary stress and anxiety.
C2 In order to avoid overanalysing the data, the researchers decided to focus on the most relevant information for their study.
formal It is important not to overanalyse every detail when conducting a research study.
informal Don't overanalyse your text messages, sometimes a simple response is all that's needed.
slang Stop overthinking and overanalysing everything, just go with the flow.
figurative She tends to overanalyse situations, always looking for hidden meanings and motives.
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