overpreparedness
Overpreparedness refers to the state of preparing excessively for an event or situation, often beyond what is reasonably necessary. This can manifest in various ways, such as accumulating more resources than are likely to be needed, spending an undue amount of time on planning and preparation, or anticipating an excessive number of potential problems. While preparation itself is generally seen as a positive trait, overpreparedness can lead to negative consequences.
One potential downside of overpreparedness is inefficiency. The time and resources dedicated to excessive preparation could
Conversely, some argue that in certain high-stakes situations, such as disaster preparedness or complex scientific endeavors,