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overcareful

/ˌəʊ.vəˈkeə.fəl/

1 entry

adjective

/ˌəʊ.vəˈkeə.fəl/C2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который чрезмерно осторожен или дотошен, часто до такой степени, что это становится неэффективным или мешает прогрессу.

Describes someone who is excessively cautious or meticulous, often to the point of being inefficient or hindering progress.

  1. Excessively cautiousC1formal

    Taking more care than is necessary, often to the point of being counterproductive or anxious.

    ruЧрезмерно осторожный

    • His overcareful approach to the project caused significant delays.
    • She was so overcareful with her words that she avoided the main point.
    • An overcareful driver can sometimes create hazards on the road.

    Synonymsfussyovercautioustimoroustoo-careful

    Antonymscarelessnegligentrashreckless

Forms
  • more overcareful comparative form
  • most overcareful superlative form