When the adjective scrupulous entered the English language in the 15th century, it meant “principled,” as in “having moral integrity,” but it now also commonly means “painstaking” or …

SCRUPULOUS definition: 1. extremely honest : 2. doing everything correctly and exactly as it should be done: 3…. Learn more.

A scrupulous person is full of scruples, which are concerns about doing things that are morally right. Such a person is hesitant or doubtful, and might have trouble deciding what is morally …

Scrupulous implies conscientious carefulness in attending to details: scrupulous attention to details. Punctilious suggests strictness, preciseness, and rigidity, especially in observance of …

scrupulous (in something/in doing something) careful to be honest and do what is right He was scrupulous in all his business dealings. She has a reputation for scrupulous honesty.

Jan 2, 2025 · scrupulous (comparative more scrupulous, superlative most scrupulous) Exactly and carefully conducted. Synonyms: meticulous, painstaking; see also Thesaurus: meticulous …

SCRUPULOUS meaning: 1 : very careful about doing something correctly; 2 : careful about doing what is honest and morally right

Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right.

scrupulous - characterized by extreme care and great effort; "conscientious application to the work at hand"; "painstaking research"; "scrupulous attention to details"

Having scruples or compunctions. He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company. Etymology: scrupuleux, French; scrupulosus, Latin; from scruple. 1. …