Ultracareful: meaning, definitions and examples

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ultracareful

[ ˌʌltrəˈkɛːfʊl ]

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being extremely cautious

Extremely cautious or attentive to details; very thorough and precise in one's actions.

Synonyms

extra careful, extremely cautious, ultra-cautious, very attentive

Examples of usage

He was ultracareful when handling the fragile antique vase.
She was ultracareful not to make any mistakes on the important project.
The surgeon was ultracareful during the delicate operation.
I always feel ultracareful when driving in heavy rain.
Being ultracareful is essential when working with sensitive information.

Translations

Translations of the word "ultracareful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ultracauteloso

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक सावधान

🇩🇪 ultravorsichtig

🇮🇩 sangat hati-hati

🇺🇦 надзвичайно обережний

🇵🇱 ultracząstliwy

🇯🇵 超慎重 (ちょうしんちょう)

🇫🇷 ultraprudent

🇪🇸 ultracauteloso

🇹🇷 çok dikkatli

🇰🇷 극도로 조심스러운

🇸🇦 بالغ الحذر

🇨🇿 extrémně opatrný

🇸🇰 extrémne opatrný

🇨🇳 极其小心 (jíqí xiǎoxīn)

🇸🇮 izjemno previden

🇮🇸 mjög varkár

🇰🇿 өте сақ

🇬🇪 ძალიან ფრთხილი

🇦🇿 çox ehtiyatlı

🇲🇽 ultracauteloso

Word origin

The word 'ultracareful' is a combination of the prefix 'ultra-' meaning beyond or extremely, and the adjective 'careful'. It emphasizes the extreme level of caution and attention to detail. The term originated in the late 19th century, evolving from the concept of being more careful than usual. The usage of 'ultracareful' became popular in contexts where precision and thoroughness were crucial.