释义 |
ˈover-ˈcautious, a. [over- 28.] More cautious than is needful, too cautious.
1706Phillips, Over-cautious, too wary, too heedful. 1712Addison Spect. No. 295 ⁋7 It is observed of over-cautious Generals, that they never engage in a Battle without securing a Retreat. 1836–41Brande Chem. (ed. 5) 55 An over⁓cautious modesty which marked all his proceedings. Hence over-cautiously adv.; overcautiousness.
1847Webster, Overcautiously. 1895Funk, Overcautiousness. |