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    Caviloso (en. Brooding)

    /ka.biˈlo.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It is said of a person who tends to make cavilations or to be excessively critical in their judgments.
    His caviloso character led him to discuss each of the group's decisions.
    Su carácter caviloso lo llevó a discutir cada una de las decisiones del grupo.
    One who focuses on insignificant details and discusses them.
    The caviloso comment about the presentation was unnecessary.
    El comentario caviloso sobre la presentación fue innecesario.
    Related to cavilación, which implies an attitude of excessive questioning and doubt.
    His caviloso thinking prevented him from making quick decisions.
    Su caviloso pensamiento le impedía tomar decisiones rápidas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cavillōsus', which comes from 'cavillāre', meaning to make cavilations.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make cavilations
    To reflect excessively on minor details.
    hacer cavilaciones
    caviloso in his responses
    One that gives answers that are more complex than necessary.
    caviloso en sus respuestas
    to have a caviloso approach
    To approach a topic with excessive critical analysis.
    tener un enfoque caviloso

    Related Words

    cavilación
    Reflection or reasoning about subtle and often trivial aspects.
    cavilación
    cavilar
    To reflect or think carefully about something.
    cavilar
    cavilante
    A person prone to cavilación.
    cavilante

    Slang Meanings

    A person who overly criticizes and focuses on minor details.
    Don't be so caviloso, enjoy the moment.
    No seas tan caviloso, disfruta el momento.
    Someone who looks for problems where there are none.
    With his caviloso attitude, he always finds something to complain about.
    Con su actitud cavilosa, siempre encuentra algo de qué quejarse.