overcautious

[ oh-ver-kaw-shuhs ]
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adjective
  1. excessively or unnecessarily cautious: Sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business.

Origin of overcautious

1
First recorded in 1700–10; over- + cautious

Other words from overcautious

  • o·ver·cau·tious·ly, adverb
  • o·ver·cau·tious·ness, noun

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How to use overcautious in a sentence

  • An overcautious lawyer-like captiousness of spirit in such matters will help no cause and serve no good purpose.

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