too careful
/tu ˈkɛrfəl/
adjective
- Taking excessive care or caution, often resulting in slowness, hesitation, or missing opportunities.
- He was too-careful with his investments and missed out on big gains.
- Being too-careful when choosing a career can lead to regret later.
- The too-careful driver refused to go above 30 miles per hour on the highway.
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