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Scrupulous

Verb / ˈskru:pjʌlʌs / Another word for scrupulous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled

Synonyms & similar words

unscrupulous conscientious painstaking conscientious meticulous careful precise thorough diligent attentive painstaking fastidious exact rigorous methodical particular accurate correct just honest upright moral ethical

Example sentences

  1. The scrupulous accountant double-checked all of the numbers.
  2. The teacher was scrupulous about grading fairly.
  3. He was known for his scrupulous attention to detail.
  4. The journalist was scrupulous in her reporting.
  5. She was scrupulous in following the rules.

Quotes

  • A scrupulous writer, in every sentence that he writes, will ask himself at least four questions, thus: 1. What am I trying to say? 2. What words will express it? 3. What image or idiom will make it clearer? 4. Is this image fresh enough to have an effect?
  • No man is scrupulous in the choice of a calling who is not sure that it is necessary to his happiness.
  • The scrupulous and the just, the noble, humane, and devoted natures; the unselfish and the intelligent may begin a movement -- but it passes away from them.

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