scrupulous
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for scrupulous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely careful and thorough, paying close attention to detail and honesty.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use scrupulous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scrupulous attention to detail
scrupulously honest
scrupulous records
Etymology
From Latin scrupulosus, related to scrupulus (a small sharp stone) — the image of a nagging pebble in one's shoe evolved into the sense of a nagging moral conscience.
Full origin of scrupulous →Frequently asked questions
What does “scrupulous” mean?
The word “scrupulous” means extremely careful and thorough, paying close attention to detail and honesty. In plain terms, extremely careful, honest, and precise, especially about doing things properly.
How do you pronounce “scrupulous”?
“Scrupulous” is pronounced SKROO-pyuh-luhs (/ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “scrupulous” in a sentence?
Here is “scrupulous” used in a sentence: “She kept scrupulous records of every expense.”
What part of speech is “scrupulous”?
“Scrupulous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “scrupulous” come from?
The word “scrupulous” comes from Latin. From Latin scrupulosus, related to scrupulus (a small sharp stone) — the image of a nagging pebble in one's shoe evolved into the sense of a nagging moral conscience.
