ultracareful

adjective

Definition of ultracarefulnext
as in ultracautious

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  1. ultracautious
  2. deliberate
  3. slow
Adjective
  • That ultracautious approach may well be the right choice for saving lives and preventing another spike in infections.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 June 2020
Definition of ultracautious
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  • The director’s deliberate obfuscation of Soulan’s immediate intentions — beyond his desire to keep the school open — make for a fascinating character study.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Cheval Blanc Courchevel made a more deliberate bid in 2006, when LVMH launched the first project in its hospitality collection.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of deliberate
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  • On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In particular, he was asked about Netflix’s slower growth (2% year-over-year growth in user engagement during the first half in 2026).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Ultracareful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultracareful. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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