Definition of scruples Scruples

/skɹuˈpʌlz/ - [skrupulz] -

We found 3 definitions of scruples from 3 different sources.

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What does scruples mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Singular: scruple

scruples - motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
  conscience, moral sense, sense of right and wrong
  ethical motive, morals, ethics, morality motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
  superego (psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience
  small voice, voice of conscience, wee small voice an inner voice that judges your behavior
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  • scruples (Noun)
    Plural of scruple.

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  • scruples, verb, present, 3rd person singular of scruple (infinitive).
  • scruples, noun, plural of scruple.

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