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▸ adjective: (idiomatic, of a person, plan, theory, etc.) Shrewd but flawed by overthinking or excessive complexity, with a resulting tendency to be unreliable or unsuccessful.
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▸ adjective: (idiomatic, of a person, plan, theory, etc.) Shrewd but flawed by overthinking or excessive complexity, with a resulting tendency to be unreliable or unsuccessful.
Similar:
overingenious,
overclever,
overwise,
overknowing,
hyperclever,
overcunning,
overthoughtful,
hyperingenious,
overcomplicated,
overconstructed,
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