Overcareful: meaning, definitions and examples

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overcareful

[ˌəʊvərˈkɛːfʊl ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Excessively cautious or meticulous; taking more care or attention than necessary.

Word	Description / Examples
overcareful	When someone is excessively concerned about avoiding mistakes or accidents, often to the point of unnecessary worry. He is overcareful about locking all the doors before going to bed. She is overcareful with her children, not allowing them to play outside.
overcautious	When someone is excessively cautious, often reluctant to take any risks at all, leading to missed opportunities. This term can have a mildly negative connotation. He is overcautious about investing his money, keeping it all in a low-interest savings account. Her overcautious driving frustrates other drivers on the road.
ultracareful	When someone is extra careful to ensure everything is done correctly, often used in contexts where precision and thoroughness are crucial. The surgeon was ultracareful during the operation to avoid any complications. He is ultracareful when assembling delicate electronics.
hypercareful	When someone is extremely meticulous and attentive to detail, sometimes to a degree that can be seen as obsessive. His hypercareful approach to editing the document ensured it was free of errors. She is hypercareful when organizing her bookshelf, arranging everything by color and size.

Excessive caution can sometimes lead to anxiety, as the person constantly worries about making mistakes.
Being overly careful can prevent people from taking healthy risks, which are essential for personal growth.
Counselors often help people learn to balance carefulness with risk-taking to improve their confidence.

Studies show that overly careful individuals may miss out on opportunities due to fear of failure.
There's a concept called 'analysis paralysis' where too much caution can lead to indecision and inaction.
In environments demanding quick decisions, being overcareful can hinder performance and increase stress.

In literature, characters that are overly careful often face dilemmas that challenge their safety-first mentality.
Many comedic films feature characters who are overcareful, generating humor through their exaggerated caution.
In some cultures, extreme carefulness is valued, while in others, taking bold actions is celebrated.

Employers often appreciate careful employees, but being overcareful can slow down project timelines.
Balanced approach in risk assessment is crucial, as over-reliance on caution can stifle innovation.
In team settings, overcareful individuals may rely too heavily on others, affecting productivity.

Parents who are overly cautious may unknowingly inhibit their child's independence and problem-solving skills.
Encouraging safe exploration and manageable risks helps children learn essential life skills.
Experts suggest finding a balance, where children are guided in a way that doesn’t stifle their curiosity.

Translations of the word "overcareful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demasiado cuidadoso

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक सावधान

🇩🇪 übervorsichtig

🇮🇩 terlalu berhati-hati

🇺🇦 надмірно обережний

🇵🇱 nadmiernie ostrożny

🇯🇵 過度に注意深い (kado ni chūi bukai)

🇫🇷 trop prudent

🇪🇸 demasiado cuidadoso

🇹🇷 aşırı dikkatli

🇰🇷 지나치게 신중한 (jinachige sinjunghan)

🇸🇦 مفرط الحذر

🇨🇿 příliš opatrný

🇸🇰 príliš opatrný

🇨🇳 过于小心 (guò yú xiǎo xīn)

🇸🇮 preveč previden

🇮🇸 ofurvarkár

🇰🇿 шектен тыс сақ

🇬🇪 ზედმეტად ფრთხილი (zedmetad prtxili)

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq ehtiyatlı

🇲🇽 demasiado cuidadoso