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scru·pu·lous
 scrupulous
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- pronunciation:
- skrup
y
ls
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
always doing what is right; moral.
Judges must be scrupulous in how they treat people.- synonyms:
- moral
- similar words:
- correct, good, honest, just, religious, true, upright
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| definition 2: |
extremely careful or exact.
They made a scrupulous count of the money.- synonyms:
- exact, precise, thorough
- similar words:
- accurate, careful, close, conscientious, correct, detailed, good, meticulous, minute, particular, rigid, severe, true
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| related words: |
dutiful, perfect, prim, reliable, responsible, strict, thorough |
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| derivations: |
scrupulously (adv.), scrupulosity (n.), scrupulousness (n.) |
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