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scrupulous

scrupulous

4 7.2
Careful to do what is right and honest
  • adjective
  • /ˈskruːpjələs/
translation icon : escrupuloso
  • A scrupulous approach to accounting ensures that all transactions are accurately reported.
  • scrupulous respect
  • the most scrupulous

Yeah, so and I learnt from people that perhaps weren't scrupulous.

Examples

  • I do assure you, Mrs. Buttle, the Ministry is very scrupulous... about following up and eradicating any error.

    Brazil (1985)

  • A simple explanation is that good people are scrupulous, and evil ones are not.

    Blog text (24)

  • I am told that during the period of his responsibility, he discharged his trust with scrupulous honesty.

    Academic text (2003)

  • I could introduce you to so many men and women in this business who are thoughtful, scrupulous, and moral.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • An entire life of scrupulous honesty had just been irreversibly destroyed.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Bougainville owned that she had always behaved on board with the most scrupulous modesty.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • So, awareness, scrupulous self-honesty, and restraint, when called for, are needed when we venture into such friendships.

    Blog text (6)

  • But not Periclean Athens, Holland, Florence, or the Venetian somewhat-republic, all of whom ran themselves with scrupulous fiscal integrity.

    Blog text (1)

  • The organization is known for its scrupulous adherence to ethical standards.

  • He is scrupulous in his commitment to always tell the truth in his dealings.

Synonyms

conscientious
vsscrupulous
49 5.9

Careful and serious about doing work the right way

places greater stress on strictly following moral rules
incorruptible
vsscrupulous
8 7.3

An honest person or group that does not accept bribes

is about careful active choices to be honest rather than inherent immunity
punctilious
vsscrupulous
  • Formal
1 8.9

Being very careful about small details and correct behaviour

concerns moral strictness not just precise behaviour or manners
uncorrupt
vsscrupulous
1 5.3

Honest and unwilling to take bribes

highlights careful ethical behaviour rather than simply being unspoiled
scruplesome
vsscrupulous
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who has strong moral rules and will not cheat or lie

is about careful strict attention to doing what is ethically right
incorrupt
vsscrupulous
7.9

A person or group that is honest and does not take bribes

emphasizes active moral care rather than mere absence of corruption

Antonyms

unethical
102 4.8

Not right according to moral or professional rules most people accept

unscrupulous
25 7.5

A person or company that is not honest and tries to take advantage of others

careless
14 1.0

A lack of attention that causes mistakes or harm

How Scrupulous

scrupulous
4 7.2
conscientious
49 5.9
honest
∞ 1.0
dishonest
128 2.5
unprincipled
  • Offensive
8 6.6

Surface Forms

scrupulous positive
scrupulously positive

Morphology

scrupulous = scruple (transparent) = scruple + ous

Direct adjectival formation from 'scruple' (having scruples); the moral meaning is clearly derived from the noun.

Etymology

Scrupulous comes from the Latin scrupus, a word for a 'sharp stone', and from that we get the English word scruple, meaning a small moral worry or doubt. So a scrupulous person is careful to do what is honest and right.