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What is another word for Scrupulous? – 176 Scrupulous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    meticulous conscientious thorough careful diligent rigorous exacting precise scrupulous strict painstaking fastidious finicky demanding fussy particular methodical systematic exhaustive comprehensive detailed minute thoroughgoing conscientious truthful honest upright ethical moral principled just fair equitable impartial unbiased upright virtuous righteous noble honorable respectable trustworthy reliable dependable.

    Meaning of Scrupulous

    Having or showing a strong sense of moral principles and a careful attention to detail.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a strong sense of moral principles, careful not to do wrong, and strictly adhering to standards or rules.
    • Having a strong and constant desire to do what is right, especially by being very careful and precise in one's actions or decisions.
    • Showing a great attention to detail, being meticulous and thorough in one's work or activities.

    Etymology of Scrupulous

    The word "scrupulous" originates from the Latin word "scrupulosus," which means "having a scruple" or "being conscientious."
    The Latin word "scrupulosus" is derived from "scrupulus," meaning "a small stone or pebble" and also "a doubt" or "a misgiving."
    Historically, the word "scrupulous" has been used to describe someone who is meticulous and careful in their actions, decisions, or work, often due to a strong sense of moral principles or a desire to avoid doing wrong.

    Example Uses

    • She was a scrupulous researcher, ensuring that every detail in her paper was accurate and reliable.
    • He was known for being a scrupulous businessman, always acting with integrity and fairness in his dealings.
    • The company was scrupulous in its hiring process, carefully evaluating each candidate's qualifications and experience.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    careless negligent reckless irresponsible lax remiss sloppy hasty thoughtless inconsiderate unscrupulous dishonest deceitful corrupt immoral unjust unfair biased prejudiced untrustworthy unreliable undependable unprincipled unethical amoral unconscionable iniquitous vicious shameful disgraceful.

    Related Nouns

    morality ethics principle standard rule guideline regulation law code conduct behavior action decision choice option alternative possibility prospect scenario situation circumstance condition context environment setting atmosphere mood tone attitude mindset outlook perspective viewpoint stance position posture.

    Related Verbs

    act behave conduct perform operate function work do make create decide choose select opt prefer prioritize consider evaluate assess judge examine inspect scrutinize investigate analyze review appraise estimate calculate weigh balance reconcile.

    Related Adjectives

    moral ethical principled just fair equitable impartial unbiased honest truthful upright virtuous righteous noble honorable respectable trustworthy reliable dependable meticulous thorough careful diligent rigorous exacting precise demanding fussy particular methodical systematic exhaustive comprehensive detailed.