Definition of scrupulous Scrupulous
/skɹuˈpjʌlʌs/ - [skrupyulus] - scru•pu•lous
We found 10 definitions of scrupulous from 4 different sources.
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What does scrupulous mean?
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| scrupulous - having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled; "less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance" | ||
| unscrupulous without scruples or principles; "unscrupulous politicos who would be happy to sell...their country in order to gain power" | ||
| principled based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality; "principled pragmatism and unprincipled expediency"; "a principled person" | ||
| scrupulous - characterized by extreme care and great effort; "conscientious application to the work at hand"; "painstaking research"; "scrupulous attention to details" | ||
| conscientious, painstaking | ||
| careful exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavior" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- scrupulous (Adjective)
Exactly and carefully conducted. - scrupulous (Adjective)
Having scruples or compunctions. - scrupulous (Adjective)
Precise; exact or strict.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- scrupulous (a.)
Full ofscrupules; inclined to scruple; nicely doubtful; hesitating to determine or to act, from a fear of offending or of doing wrong. - scrupulous (a.)
Careful; cautious; exact; nice; as, scrupulous abstinence from labor; scrupulous performance of duties. - scrupulous (a.)
Given to making objections; captious. - scrupulous (a.)
Liable to be doubted; doubtful; nice.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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scrupulous
Thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.
