overcautious

[oh-ver-kaw-shuhs]

overcautious Definition

  • 1unjustifiably cautious or hesitant
  • 2excessively careful or wary

Using overcautious: Examples

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  • Example

    She is overcautious about making decisions.

  • Example

    The overcautious approach of the company resulted in missed opportunities.

  • Example

    He is an overcautious driver who always drives below the speed limit.

overcautious Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: overcautious in Brief

'Overcautious' [oh-ver-kaw-shuhs] refers to being excessively careful or hesitant, often without justification. It is used to describe people who are too careful or wary, as in 'She is overcautious about making decisions.' The term has synonyms like 'overcareful' and 'overwary,' and antonyms like 'reckless' and 'careless.'