overcautious
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- overcautiously adverb
- overcautiousness noun
Etymology
Origin of overcautious
Example Sentences
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It’s far, far, far better to be overcautious here than under.
From Washington Post
And because our bodies would much rather we be overcautious, our recollections of agony are often exaggerated.
From Washington Post
“I think it’s overcautious, but I see where they are coming from,” said Mike Levay, 25, a digital properties manager in Philadelphia who was walking through the city’s main Amtrak station on Monday morning.
From New York Times
We tend to be an overcautious and, therefore, dull group in such settings.
From Washington Post
As a result, growers might find overcautious winemakers rejecting fruit because there was smoke in the area.
From Washington Post
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