scrupulous

UK /ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/ US /ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/
adj 4

Definitions

adj

1

Exactly and carefully conducted.

Come on! You have got to admire their dedication to the rules! These two men are so scrupulous, they would sit at a broken red traffic light for six hours in the middle of the night. “Hey, red is red! We live in a civilized society! Red is red! We stay!”

2

Having scruples or compunctions.

3

Precise; exact or strict.

He is scrupulous in his finances.

He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company.

4

Wrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.

Because I have a scrupulous conscience, I sometimes need to be reminded that not everything I do is sinful.

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