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单词 overcareful
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overcareful

[ oh-ver-kair-fuhl ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˈkɛər fəl /
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adjective

excessively or unduly careful.

Origin of overcareful

First recorded in 1585–95; over- + careful

OTHER WORDS FROM overcareful

o·ver·care·ful·ly, adverbo·ver·care·ful·ness, noun

Words nearby overcareful

overburdensome, overbuy, overcall, overcapacity, overcapitalize, overcareful, overcast, overcasting, overcautious, overcertify, overcharge
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Example sentences from the Web for overcareful

  • Michael of the crossing was so overcareful sometimes that it became trying.

    The Search|Grace Livingston Hill
  • Money was to be made in many ways, and consciences were not overcareful as to the ways.

    Historic Boyhoods|Rupert Sargent Holland
  • Even then, this is an overcareful precaution rather than a necessity.

    The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI)|Various
  • You are a cunning one, captain, but I really think you are overcareful sometimes.

    It Is Never Too Late to Mend|Charles Reade
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