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overcarefully Antonyms

Opposite of overcarefully

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• adverb (Context 1)

In an excessively cautious or attentive manner, often to the point of being counterproductive or exhibiting anxiety.

Usage Example

"He handled the fragile antique vase carelessly, his stiff, trembling hands nearly causing him to drop it anyway."

Strongest
carelessly
Strong
recklessly
negligently
Weak
hastily

Similar words to overcarefully

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to overcarefully vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

fastidiously
meticulously
anxiously
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