1. excessively careful or cautious; being more cautious than necessary

Examples

• The overcautious driver went 20 mph below the speed limit.
• Her overcautious approach to investing meant she missed many opportunities.
• The company’s overcautious policies slowed down innovation.
• He was overcautious about trying new foods during his travels.
• The overcautious parent wouldn’t let her child ride a bicycle.
• Being overcautious in negotiations can sometimes backfire.