overcareful
|o/ver/care/ful|
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/ˌoʊvərˈkɛrfəl/
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/ˌəʊvəˈkeəfəl/
excessively cautious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overcareful' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'careful' meaning 'cautious'.
Historical Evolution
'overcareful' evolved from the Old English word 'carful', which meant 'full of care', with the prefix 'over-' added to indicate excessiveness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of care', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessively cautious'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
excessively cautious or meticulous.
She was overcareful in her approach to the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 21:06