adjective
- excessively careful; taking too much care or caution
Examples
- She was overcareful when handling the antique vase.
- His overcareful driving made the trip take twice as long.
- The overcareful editor checked every comma three times.
- Don’t be overcareful with the paint – a few drips won’t hurt.
- The surgeon’s overcareful approach delayed the operation.
- Being overcareful sometimes prevents you from taking necessary risks.