overcautious
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- adjective
- /ˌoʊvərˈkɔːʃəs/
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excesivamente cauteloso
- The trembling worried him and caused him to appear overcautious and hesitant.
- just overcautious
Examples
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I cut way back on chocolate with this pregnancy, which is my first, and I may be overcautious about certain foods, but I think it is worth it for peace of mind.
Blog text (25) -
No, Sarah was perhaps overcautious, but she did have a point.
Fiction book (1996) -
Forgive me if I seem overcautious.
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It's just that I'm a little overcautious.
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For such a short flight, it seems like you're being overcautious.
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Well, when it concerns Your Majesty's welfare... ...perhaps I am overcautious.
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They're being overcautious, hon.
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She's often considered overcautious because she double-checks everything before taking action.
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My parents are overcautious about my safety, so they always want me to call them when I arrive somewhere.
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He is overcautious during his investments, wanting to avoid any financial risk.
Synonyms
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6.6
Giving too much attention to risk and missing good chances
Too cautious so someone avoids normal activities
Being too careful about following rules or avoiding mistakes
Being too careful about doing the right thing or duties, often causing stress
Too careful and slow in a way that seems not natural
Antonyms
How Cautious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overcautious breaks into over- meaning 'too much' and cautious, from caution, an old word for 'careful'. So, overcautious means being 'too careful' and taking more care than needed because of fear of risk.