Difference between Overcautious and Cautious

What is the difference between Overcautious and Cautious?

Overcautious as an adjective is excessively cautious while Cautious as an adjective is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative

Overcautious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Excessively cautious

Cautious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: careful; using or exercising caution; tentative

Example sentence: Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature.

We hope you now know whether to use Overcautious or Cautious in your sentence.

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