Meaning of the word overcomplicate in English

What does overcomplicate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

overcomplicate

US /ˌoʊ.vərˈkɑːm.plɪ.keɪt/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

Verb

to make something more complicated than it needs to be

Example:
Don't overcomplicate the instructions; keep them simple.
Sometimes we tend to overcomplicate things that are actually quite straightforward.