also over-cautious, "more cautious than is needful, excessively cautious," 1706, from over- + cautious. Related: Overcautiously; overcautiousness.
sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business
overblown
overboard
overbook
overburden
overcast
overcautious
overcharge
overcloud
overcoat
overcome
overcompensate
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