ultracautious

Definition of ultracautiousnext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultracautious
Adjective
  • Since the boycott, PEN has donated to Palestinian aid organizations, highlighted writers and journalists who have been targeted and killed by Israel, and released a report on the deliberate destruction of Palestinian cultural heritage.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Many of these cases were traced back to individuals who would not have passed a more deliberate vetting process.
    Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Hoover finished 319 yards on 34-of-50 passing, but his two turnovers were critical mistakes that led to TCU’s slow start in the first half.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
  • When visiting the exhibit, plan on taking your time to make the most of it, or what the American Federation of Arts calls slow looking.
    Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025

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“Ultracautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultracautious. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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