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Definition of overthinker

overthinker

/ˌoʊvərˈθɪŋkər/
o · ver · think · er
Plural:overthinkers
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• noun

1

A person who spends an excessive amount of time thinking about or analyzing situations, often to the point of causing themselves anxiety or hesitation.

Example

"As a chronic overthinker, he spent three hours agonizing over the precise phrasing of a simple text message."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'over-' (meaning 'excessively') with the noun 'thinker'. The term gained significant cultural traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in popular psychology, to describe individuals prone to rumination and analysis paralysis.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overthinker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overthinker
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