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- Dictionaryscrupulously/ˈskruːpjʊləsli/
adverb
- 1. in a very careful and thorough way: "a scrupulously researched biography"
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1. : having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper. 2. : punctiliously exact : painstaking. working with scrupulous care. scrupulously adverb. scrupulousness noun. Did you know? People described as “scrupulous” might feel discomfort in anything that challenges their moral sensibilities.
in a way that is careful to do the morally right thing: She is always scrupulously honest / fair. in a very careful way that makes sure everything is done exactly as it should be: A hospital must be kept scrupulously clean. See. scrupulous. Fewer examples. He was scrupulously honest, and always kept his word.
having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights. Synonyms: ethical, moral, upright, honest, conscientious. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact: a scrupulous attention to detail in their performance.
the straight and narrow idiom. transparency. upright. See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Accurate and exact. scrupulous adjective (CAREFUL) doing everything correctly and exactly as it should be done: The nurse told him to be scrupulous (= extremely careful) about keeping the wound clean.
in a way that is careful to do the morally right thing: She is always scrupulously honest / fair. in a very careful way that makes sure everything is done exactly as it should be: A hospital must be kept scrupulously clean. See. scrupulous. Fewer examples. He was scrupulously honest, and always kept his word.
Scrupulously definition: in a way that shows strict regard for moral standards or principles. See examples of SCRUPULOUSLY used in a sentence.
Scrupulous means very careful to do things properly and correctly. If you're scrupulous, you probably pay your friends back right away when they loan you money and never try to return clothing you've already worn. A scrupulous person is full of scruples, which are concerns about doing things that are morally right.
Definition of 'scrupulous' Word Frequency. scrupulous. (skruːpjʊləs ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right. [approval] You're being very scrupulous, but to what end? I have been scrupulous about telling them the dangers. [ + about]
Definition of scrupulous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To be scrupulous is to be careful, exact, and conscientious, so to do something scrupulously is to give it close attention and to strive for perfection. Diligent workers do their jobs scrupulously. A teacher who provides students with extra tutoring is behaving scrupulously.
