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   Scru·pu·lous

   /ˈskro͞opyələs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details: "the research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail" Similar carefulmeticulouspainstakingthoroughassiduoussedulousattentivediligentconscientiousultracarefulpunctilioussearchingcloseelaborateminutestudiousrigorousparticularreligiousstrictpedanticfussyOpposite carelessslapdash
   • ▪ very concerned to avoid doing wrong: "she's too scrupulous to have an affair with a married man" Similar honesthonorableuprightupstandinghigh-mindedrighteousright-mindedmoralethicalgoodvirtuousprincipledpropercorrectjustnobleincorruptibleanticorruptionconscientiousrespectabledecentOpposite dishonestunscrupulous

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘troubled with doubts’): from French scrupuleux or Latin scrupulosus, from scrupulus (see scruple).

   Derivatives

   • 1. scrupulosity noun
   • 2. scrupulousness noun

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   What is a synonym for scrupulous?

   • We found 9 answers for “Scrupulous” . This page shows answers to the clue Scrupulous, followed by 5 definitions like “ Careful; cautious; exact ”, “ Liable to be doubted ” and “ Given to making objections ”. Synonyms for Scrupulous are for example assiduous, conscientious and meticulous. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers.

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   What does it mean to be scrupulous?

   • The word scrupulous is usually used to describe someone who is extremely thorough and attentive to detail. It’s meant to be a compliment. However, for many Catholics, being scrupulous is something else entirely. What is Scrupulosity? Scrupulosity is a type of religious OCD which is becoming more and more common.

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   What is the meaning of scruples?

   • Having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance principled (based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality) scruple (an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action)

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   Where did the word scrupulous come from?

   • The origin of scrupulous is founded in just such a pebble. Scrupulous and its close relative scruple (“a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong”) both come from the Latin noun scrupulus, “a small sharp stone,” the diminutive of scrupus, “a sharp stone.”

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   Scrupulous means having moral integrity or acting in strict regard for what is right or proper, or punctiliously exact or painstaking. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and word history of scrupulous from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Scrupulous means extremely honest or extremely careful to do what is right or moral. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with synonyms, related words, and translations.

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   adjective. having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights. Synonyms: ethical, moral, upright, honest, conscientious. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact: a scrupulous attention to detail in their performance.

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   Definitions of scrupulous. adjective. characterized by extreme care and great effort. “ scrupulous attention to details” synonyms: conscientious, painstaking. careful. exercising caution or showing care or attention. adjective. having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled.

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   Scrupulous means careful about paying attention to every detail or honest and doing what is right. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, pronunciation and usage notes.

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   2 days ago · Scrupulous means very careful or precise, or showing strict moral principles. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and word origin.

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    Scrupulous means very careful and giving great attention to details, or always honest and fair. See the opposite word, examples, and translations of scrupulous in different languages.