scrupulous
Scrupulous (adj) means Extremely careful and thorough, paying close attention to detail and honesty. Example: “She kept scrupulous records of every expense.”
How to use scrupulous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely careful, honest, and precise, especially about doing things properly.
Don't confuse with "unscrupulous," which means the opposite — dishonest or unprincipled.
Word forms
more scrupulous comparative, most scrupulous superlative
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She kept _____ records of every expense.
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.
Rhymes for scrupulous
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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.