overcomplicating

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪŋ/

Translation

verbmaking something more complex than necessary

Phrases & Collocations

overcomplicating matters

overcomplicating solutions

Example Sentences

he's overcomplicating things by trying to solve it all at once.

you're overcomplicating the instructions, just follow the simple steps.

don't overcomplicate your life with unnecessary worries.

she's overcomplicating the situation by bringing up past arguments.

trying to impress everyone is overcomplicating your social interactions.

his analysis was unnecessarily overcomplicating a straightforward issue.

instead of overcomplicating the design, keep it simple and functional.

he's overcomplicating his diet with too many restrictions.

the project was overcomplicating things by trying to do too much at once.

don't overcomplicate the process, just break it down into smaller steps.

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