excessively cautious
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- The board was criticized for being excessively cautious with its investments.
- The manager was excessively cautious about approving the new project proposal.
- Being excessively cautious can cause you to miss out on great opportunities.
- She became excessively cautious after the accident and rarely drove anymore.
- His excessively cautious driving annoyed other motorists on the road.
- Being excessively cautious can sometimes prevent you from taking necessary risks.
- After the previous failure, the team became excessively cautious in their new approach.
- The investment firm was criticized for being excessively cautious with client funds.
- The government's excessively cautious response to the crisis was widely condemned.
- His excessively cautious approach to dating meant he never asked anyone out.
- Her friends wished she would be less excessively cautious and enjoy life more.
- The committee's excessively cautious stance delayed the decision for months.
- An excessively cautious investor might keep all their money in a low-interest savings account.
- Don't be excessively cautious - sometimes you need to trust your instincts.
- If we are excessively cautious, we will lose our competitive advantage to bolder rivals.
- The pilot was excessively cautious during the landing due to poor weather.
- The editor was excessively cautious, fact-checking even the most trivial details.
- Her parents were excessively cautious about letting her travel alone.
- New parents are often excessively cautious about germs and their baby's environment.
- The company's excessively cautious policies stifled innovation and growth.