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  2. 5 days ago · 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right. [approval] You're being very scrupulous, but to what end? I have been scrupulous about telling them the dangers. [ + about] The Board is scrupulous in its consideration of all applications for licences. [ + in]

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      scrupulous, punctilious imply abiding exactly by rules....

  3. Definition of scrupulous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  4. scrupulous. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English scru‧pu‧lous /ˈskruːpjələs/ adjective 1 very careful to be completely honest and fair OPP unscrupulous Not all lawyers are as scrupulous as she is. scrupulous honesty scrupulous in (doing) something The organization will be scrupulous in maintaining the highest moral standards ...

  5. Scrupulous definition: having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled. See examples of SCRUPULOUS used in a sentence.

  6. scrupulous meaning: 1. very careful and giving great attention to details: 2. always honest and fair. Learn more.

  7. 1. Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right. [approval] [...] 2. Scrupulous means thorough, exact, and careful about details. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'scrupulous' American English: skrupyələs British English: skruːpjʊləs. More. Synonyms of 'scrupulous'

  8. 1. conscientious, cautious, careful, circumspect. 2. exacting, rigorous. Scrupulous, punctilious imply abiding exactly by rules. Scrupulous implies conscientious carefulness in attending to details: scrupulous attention to details. Punctilious suggests strictness, preciseness, and rigidity, esp. in observance of social conventions. 2. careless.

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