Ultracautious: meaning, definitions and examples

Refer to the same definition as before. It emphasizes an extreme degree of caution.

• Given the uncertain market conditions, investors are ultracautious about where to put their money

Use to describe someone or something that takes a high level of care and precaution, emphasizing the extent but without suggesting it is overdone.

• She was extremely cautious while crossing the busy street, looking both ways several times

Use to describe a person or action that is cautious to the degree of being unnecessarily meticulous or overly attentive to detail. This can sometimes carry a negative connotation.

• Her overly careful nature made the simple task take much longer than usual, frustrating her colleagues

Use when indicating a level of caution that is excessively high, often to the point of being counterproductive or overly anxious.

• He became hypercautious after the accident, reluctant to drive at night