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scrupulous definition

scru·pu·lous (skro̵̅o̅p′yə ləs)

adjective

    1. extremely careful to do the precisely right, proper, or correct thing in every last detail; most punctilious
    2. showing extreme care, precision, and punctiliousness
  2. extremely conscientious
  3. full of scruples; hesitant, doubtful, or uneasy, esp. constantly and obsessively, in deciding what is morally right or wrong

Etymology: < MFr or L: MFr scrupuleux < L scrupulosus

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scrupulous Synonyms

scrupulous

modif.

  1. Exact

    punctilious, strict, conscientious; see careful.

  2. Principled

    ethical, upright, honorable, circumspect, moral. See syn. study at careful.careful.


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scrupulous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fairness: Every request has to be judged carefully, and that we are doing with scrupulous fairness.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: The book is too scrupulous, or perhaps too fickle, to permit any detail of significance to remain long in place.
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scrupulous quotes

The scrupulous and the just, the noble, humane, and devoted natures; the unselfish and the intelligent may begin a movementöbut it passes away from them.They are not the leaders of a revolution. Theyare its victims.

-Connor, Sir William Neil pseudonym Cassandra

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