OVERCAUTIOUS Synonyms
0 hypernym for overcautious. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for OVERCAUTIOUS
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| alert | verb, noun v, n | |||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation noun • condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger adjective satellite • quick and energetic • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness | ||||||
| apprehensive | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • quick to understand • mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc • in fear or dread of possible evil or harm | ||||||
| careful | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • exercising caution or showing care or attention adjective satellite • cautiously attentive • unhurried and with care and dignity • full of cares or anxiety • mindful of the future in spending money | ||||||
| circumspect | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • heedful of potential consequences | ||||||
| hesitant | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | ||||||
| prudent | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment | ||||||
| timid | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • showing fear and lack of confidence • lacking self-confidence noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • lacking conviction or boldness or courage | ||||||
| vigilant | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||
| wary | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide | ||||||
| watchful | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||