The act or process of refining something to an excessive degree, often resulting in a loss of practicality or functionality. The overrefinement of the software made it difficult for average users to navigate.
An excessive concern with or attention to detail, often leading to unnecessary complexity or sophistication. Her overrefinement in planning the event led to a schedule that was too rigid and complicated.
The quality or state of being excessively refined in taste, manners, or style, often perceived as affected or overly delicate. The critic dismissed the poem for its overrefinement and lack of emotional depth.