ultracautious

adjective

Definition of ultracautiousnext
as in ultracareful

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Recent Examples of ultracautious That ultracautious approach may well be the right choice for saving lives and preventing another spike in infections. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 June 2020
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  1. deliberate
  2. slow
Adjective
  • Now, four years later, their deviations are the most deliberate and transcendent parts of their music.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Slow beauty is the trend reshaping how younger shoppers buy skincare in 2026, swapping the 10-step routine for fewer products and more deliberate rituals.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of deliberate
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  • Stuttering drum patterns and elastic basslines rub up against glossy keyboards and slow piano chords, blending early 2000s sounds with the futuristic sensuality of Kelela.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • On the earnings growth front, while emerging markets on average are expected to deliver a 45% improvement, India's forecast is much slower at 11%, as per Bernstein.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of slow

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“Ultracautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultracautious. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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