ultracautious

adjective

Definition of ultracautiousnext
as in ultracareful

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Recent Examples of ultracautious That ultracautious approach may well be the right choice for saving lives and preventing another spike in infections. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultracautious
  1. deliberate
  2. slow
Adjective
  • The design is open and clean, with a deliberate choice to draw the surrounding scenery deep into the interior of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Prosecutors call Hearn’s actions a deliberate, violent act causing more than $1,000 in damage, and his attorneys denounce the case as an alarming misuse of government power.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of deliberate
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  • There was no repeat of the slow start that cost him a spot last season.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of slow

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“Ultracautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultracautious. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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