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overcareful

/ˌoʊvɚˈkɛrfəl/
o · ver · care · ful
Adverb:overcarefully
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1

Excessively or unnecessarily cautious, attentive, or prudent.

Example

"Being overcareful with early drafts can stifle a writer's natural creativity and momentum."

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• Nearby Words

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overcautious

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overcareful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overcareful
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