scrupulous
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle French scrupuleux, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin scrupulosus
Pronunciation
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Adjective
scrupulous (comparative more scrupulous, superlative most scrupulous)
- Exactly and carefully conducted.
- He is scrupulous in his finances.
- Having scruples or compunctions.
- He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company.
- Precise; exact or strict
Synonyms
- meticulous, painstaking
- worried
- ethical, fair-minded, honourable, just, moral, righteous
- See also Thesaurus:meticulous
Antonyms
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Translations
meticulous
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having scruples
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having principles
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