overcautious
Americanadjective
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It seemed not just over-cautious, but downright conceited.
From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2015
He opted for what appeared the over-cautious midfield inclusion of Lucas and Joe Allen.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2014
"We have no way to assess their contact during that three weeks," and so are being "over-cautious," Welch said.
From US News • Oct. 30, 2014
Initially, the dire weather forecast looked to have been over-cautious but soon the skies darkened, the rain began and then got heavy.
From Reuters • Aug. 11, 2014
How can we be anything but alone, if our attitude to men is one of armed neutrality, if we are suspicious, and assertive, and querulous, and over-cautious in our advances?
From Friendship by Black, Hugh
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