Examples of 'overly cautious' in a sentence

Meaning of "overly cautious"

overly cautious - This phrase describes someone or something that is excessively careful, hesitant, or unwilling to take risks. It implies that the person or thing is overly concerned about potential dangers or negative consequences, often to the point of being unnecessarily timid or defensive

How to use "overly cautious" in a sentence

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overly cautious
I tend to be overly cautious in the area of feelings.
Probably just our people being overly cautious.
May be overly cautious during most activities.
I think you were being overly cautious.
I was being overly cautious and overly protective.
Coming here is just me being overly cautious.
Be overly cautious even if it takes longer.
I told you to be overly cautious today.
Overly cautious and thorough in tasks.
He watches your overly cautious movements.
Overly cautious and potentially ideologically opposed to market forces.
People are so overly cautious these days.
My doctor is probably just being overly cautious.
Being overly cautious cost me business.
Perhaps that sounds overly cautious.

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They are overly cautious by nature.
Doers see them as slow and overly cautious.
Being overly cautious will stifle our economic growth.
The new you is overly cautious.
I have an overly cautious client who wants this case to go away.
I think they are being overly cautious here.
Or overly cautious couriers.
I tend to be more towards the overly cautious side.
I think you were being overly cautious about leaving our carriage at a distance.
I think you are being overly cautious.
An overly cautious player may have many overtricks but few sets.
Gerard is being overly cautious as usual.
In the past some have suggested that we were being overly cautious.
At the same time an overly cautious approach can backfire.
The imperative to be more agile is too pressing to be overly cautious.
Opposite of being overly cautious is being careless.
You have to learn not to be intimidated by overly cautious advice.
I am not an overly cautious person.
We are taking what to some people might be an overly cautious approach.
You are overly cautious.
There is a fine line between appropriate precaution and being overly cautious.
She was being overly cautious.
It might be a shame to allow it slip away when you are overly cautious.
We like overly cautious.
You may feel like you are suddenly becoming overly cautious.
It may be overly cautious.
This virus will definitely cross state lines unless we are overly cautious.
It seems overly cautious.
Queiroz was later criticised for setting up his team in an overly cautious way.
You were being overly cautious about leaving our carriage at a distance.
I believe they were overly cautious.
Always be overly cautious when working around gas lines to avoid dangerous mishaps.
I have always been overly cautious.
So I am overly cautious when it comes to my heart.
Now you are being overly cautious.

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Examples of using Overly
Do not overly bend the flexible hose
You have never been overly fond of them
Overly professional with their lovers in public
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Examples of using Cautious
Be cautious when you are concentrating or exerting effort
I am just more cautious than these guys
Be cautious with any sharp edges on surface
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