HYPERCAUTIOUS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

hypercautious

adjective

Definition of hypercautious

as in cautious

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Recent Examples of hypercautious Banks need to be hypercautious about their lending activities amid this hostile environment. — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 May 2023 For one, pairing Todd Bowles – a coach who is hypercautious with his offensive approach given his intolerance to turnovers – with a player who threw 23 interceptions in the last two years is a recipe for disaster. — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023

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Adjective

Teams are generally more cautious about cooling the legs, however, because cold applied directly to working muscles immediately before a match can temporarily blunt explosive actions such as sprinting.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Legal experts said the slow pace reflects a cautious approach by Graf and the large volume of evidence.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

When an accident brings the enigmatic Gaia into their lives, unexpected desires begin to take shape, unsettling the careful balance that has long defined their relationship.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

But be wary of high heat forecast for Washington this weekend, as event schedules are subject to change amid sweltering temperatures.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Iran may also be wary of attacks by the exiled Mujahadin-e Khalq (MeK), which Iran accuses of carrying out attacks inside Iran over several decades.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of wary

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Jones was also circumspect, recalling that ACE inhibitors, drugs to treat blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney problems, were once hailed in a similar fashion.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 1 July 2026
The bad news is that for the foreseeable future, consumers will continue to pay high prices, and employers are likely to continue to be more circumspect about coverage.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 26 June 2026

Definition of circumspect

Adjective

Shaw, a conservative activist who is president of the Chino Valley Unified School District board, pointed out in an X post that voters had previously rejected four attempts to reshape the superintendent’s office.

— Lia Russell July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Prosecutors and defense attorneys sparred over evidence in a weeklong hearing over the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of conservative

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Harry and Meghan attended the queen's funeral, under the glare of the ever watchful British tabloids.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

Definition of watchful

Adjective

Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
Consumers are advised to be vigilant and avoid using debit cards for online purchases due to less fraud protection.

— Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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