overcareful

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Recent Examples of overcareful One or two of the near-future episodes felt overcareful, connecting the dots between Earthtrust’s science and the rebels’ sabotage. BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcareful
Adjective
  • Alexis Bittar has never been shy about shining a light on subjects those with a timid approach would avoid.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • But the timid reaction also underscored Europe’s bystander role, contrasting with its past approach on that topic.
    Garret Martin, The Conversation, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Be cautious using public Wi-Fi Avoid logging into accounts on public Wi-Fi or always use a VPN.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
  • Swimmers should be cautious of cold shock in waters below 60 degrees.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Beyond its rejection of militia involvement, the United States has also been criticized for overcautious use of air strikes and for its slow and insufficient delivery of military equipment to Iraqi armed forces.
    Nussaibah Younis, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2015
  • In this light, district actions reflect concern for the future — which supporters see as prudent and critics as overcautious.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Adjective
  • State officials are careful to identify the correct individual with the precise address before sending any money.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
  • Both pranking and writing are exercises in careful observation.
    Katie Yee July 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • While Kang’s future (or lack of one) in the MCU is obvious, Feige was far more circumspect about whether audiences can expect to see other A-list MCU cameos — like Charlize Theron’s Clea, Brett Goldstein’s Hercules, Harry Styles’ Starfox and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Mephisto — again in later projects.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 July 2025
  • While Trump touted Saturday’s operation targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities as a success, others in the administration have been more circumspect about whether Iran’s nuclear facilities were fully destroyed.
    Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 June 2025

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“Overcareful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcareful. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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