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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: |
adhering strictly to standards of ethics or morality; punctilious.
A judge must be scrupulous in fairness to both sides in a trial.A less scrupulous person might have taken advantage of her naivete.- synonyms:
- conscientious, ethical, high-minded, moral, principled
- antonyms:
- unscrupulous
- similar words:
- correct, good, honest, judicious, just, precise, punctilious, religious, righteous, true, upright, virtuous
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| definition 2: |
painstakingly careful, precise, or exact.
They made a scrupulous count of the money.The supervisor was scrupulous in her inspections.- synonyms:
- exact, precise, strict, stringent, thorough
- antonyms:
- careless, remiss
- similar words:
- accurate, careful, close, conscientious, correct, detailed, good, meticulous, minute, painstaking, particular, punctilious, rigid, rigorous, searching, severe, true
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| related words: |
ceremonious, credible, critical, dainty, dutiful, narrow, observant, perfect, precise, prim, reliable, responsible, strict, thorough, uncompromising |
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| derivations: |
scrupulously (adv.), scrupulosity (n.), scrupulousness (n.) |
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