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scrupuloushaving moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskruːpjələs/

Korean meaning: 도덕적으로 정직한, 양심적인, 세심한

Korean pronunciation: **스크**루플러스

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother is so scrupulous that she counts every grain of rice she puts in the pot.
  • The accountant was scrupulous in checking every receipt twice.
  • He's so scrupulous about hygiene that he sanitizes his phone every hour.

scrupulous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈskruːpjələs//

having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper

scrupulous concept
💡 Concept

Honest cashier returns customer's overpayment

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scrupulous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Being scrupulous and meticulous may look ridiculous!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈskruːpjələs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈskruːpjələs/

🌳Etymology

Rootscrupul
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'scrupulosus' meaning 'full of sharp stones or pebbles,' derived from 'scrupus' (a sharp stone). Metaphorically, it came to mean 'causing uneasiness or anxiety,' and later evolved to mean 'careful and conscientious' in one's moral conduct.

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🎵Rhyme

meticulousridiculousmiraculous
meticulous
ridiculous
miraculous

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother is so scrupulous that she counts every grain of rice she puts in the pot.

The accountant was scrupulous in checking every receipt twice.

😄 Fun example

He's so scrupulous about hygiene that he sanitizes his phone every hour.

A scrupulous journalist always verifies facts from multiple sources.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

meticulousconscientiousthoroughcarefulprecise

Antonyms

carelessnegligentsloppy

Related

scruplescrupulouslyunscrupulouspunctilious