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   Scru·ple

   /ˈskro͞op(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action: "I had no scruples about eavesdropping"
   • 2. a unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries: historical "give, daily, one scruple of sulfate of quinine"
   • ▪ a very small amount of something, especially a quality: archaic "in the choice of a second wife, one scruple of prudence is worth a pound of passion"

   verb

   • 1. hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong: "she doesn't scruple to ask her parents for money"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French scrupule or Latin scrupulus, from scrupus, literally ‘rough pebble’, (figuratively) ‘anxiety’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   2 days ago · Definition of 'scruples' Word Frequency. scruples in British English. (ˈskruːpəlz ) plural noun. doubts or hesitation as to what is morally right in a certain situation. a man with no moral scruples. He had no scruples about appropriating other people's property. It took time to overcome my scruples. Collins English Dictionary.

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   scru•ple /ˈskrupəl/ n. a moral belief that holds back one's behavior or prevents one from doing certain actions: [ countable] His scruples kept him from pocketing the money he had found on the floor. [ uncountable] killing without scruple. scru•ple (skro̅o̅′ pəl), n., v., -pled, -pling.

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   What does the noun scruple mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun scruple , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definition of scruple in English:. cite. scruple

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   Definition of scruple. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to scruple. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of scruple. He's a greedy person with no scruples when it comes to making a profit. Synonyms. principle. ethics. moral restraint. compunction. misgiving. conscience. conscientiousness. scrupulousness. concern. care