Overcautious

B2 16+

Synonyms of overcautious

Antonyms of overcautious

Collocations of overcautious

overcautious approach
Frequency: 70 %

He took an overcautious approach to investing, missing out on potential opportunities.

overcautious behavior
Frequency: 65 %

Her overcautious behavior made her seem hesitant and indecisive.

overcautious decision
Frequency: 60 %

His overcautious decision to wait for more information ended up costing him the deal.

overcautious driver
Frequency: 50 %

The overcautious driver was causing a traffic jam by going well below the speed limit.

Idiomatic Expressions for overcautious

  • Phrase: play it safe
    Meaning: to avoid taking unnecessary risks and be overly cautious
    Usage: I decided to play it safe and take the longer route home to avoid any potential traffic jams.