Overcautious: meaning, definitions and examples
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overcautious
[ ˌəʊvəˈkɔːʃəs ]
in decision making
Excessively or unnecessarily cautious in making decisions or taking action.
Synonyms
hypercautious, overcareful, ultracautious
Examples of usage
- He is so overcautious that he never takes any risks.
- The company's overcautious approach to expansion has led to missed opportunities.
in behavior
Exhibiting an excessive amount of caution or carefulness in behavior.
Synonyms
hypercautious, overcareful, ultracautious
Examples of usage
- She is overcautious to the point of being paranoid.
- The overcautious driver was constantly checking his mirrors and brakes.
Translations
Translations of the word "overcautious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excessivamente cauteloso
🇮🇳 अतिसतर्क
🇩🇪 übervorsichtig
🇮🇩 terlalu berhati-hati
🇺🇦 надмірно обережний
🇵🇱 nadmiernie ostrożny
🇯🇵 過度に慎重な (kado ni shinchōna)
🇫🇷 trop prudent
🇪🇸 excesivamente cauteloso
🇹🇷 aşırı tedbirli
🇰🇷 지나치게 신중한 (jinachige sinjung han)
🇸🇦 مفرط الحذر
🇨🇿 přehnaně opatrný
🇸🇰 nadmerne opatrný
🇨🇳 过于谨慎的 (guòyú jǐnshèn de)
🇸🇮 preveč previden
🇮🇸 of varkár
🇰🇿 өте сақ
🇬🇪 ზედმეტად ფრთხილი (zidmetad prṭxili)
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq ehtiyatlı
🇲🇽 excesivamente cauteloso
Word origin
The word 'overcautious' is derived from the combination of 'over-' meaning excessively and 'cautious' meaning careful or prudent. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The term reflects the idea of being overly careful or hesitant in making decisions or taking action, often to the point of being considered excessively prudent.
See also: cautiously, hypercautious, incautiously, precautions, ultracautious.