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
  • Renault says that size gap is deliberate, meant to visually pull the eye toward the rear axle and reinforce the sense of rear-wheel drive.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And organizations can demonstrate not only technical compliance but also a deliberate commitment to consistent standards and accountability.
    — Katherin Nukk-Freeman, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of deliberate
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  • Because mRNA technology bypasses the slow process of growing viruses in eggs, mRNA manufacturing allows for later influenza strain selection and fast production, unlike traditional vaccines.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • After his sudden death in 1960, Olivetti began a slow decline and was eventually broken up and merged with a telecommunications company.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Ultracautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultracautious. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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