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overcarefully

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkɛr.fə.li/
o · ver · care · ful · ly
Adjective:overcareful
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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by adding the prefix 'over-' (meaning excessively) to the adverb 'carefully', which ultimately derives from the Old English 'cearu' (sorrow, anxiety) and its later meaning of close attention or heed.

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