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overcareful

/ˌəʊ.vəˈkeə.fəl/

Traduction: Décrit une personne qui est excessivement prudente ou méticuleuse, souvent au point que cela devient inefficace ou entrave le progrès.

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adjective

/ˌəʊ.vəˈkeə.fəl/C2formal
  • frDécrit une personne qui est excessivement prudente ou méticuleuse, souvent au point que cela devient inefficace ou entrave le progrès.

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.

    frexcessivement prudent

    • 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.

    Synonymesfussyovercautioustimoroustoo-careful

    Antonymescarelessnegligentrashreckless

Formes
  • more overcareful comparative form
  • most overcareful superlative form