scrupulous
scru·pu·lous
adj \ˈskrü-pyə-ləs\Definition of SCRUPULOUS
1
: having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
2
: punctiliously exact : painstaking <working with scrupulous care>
— scru·pu·lous·ly adverb
— scru·pu·lous·ness noun
See Examples of SCRUPULOUS
- She was always scrupulous about her work.
- The work requires scrupulous attention to detail.
- Less scrupulous companies find ways to evade the law.
- While many assume that a conservative reading of the Constitution will lead inevitably to a conservative interpretation, Amar has argued, in scholarly articles and in a previous book, “The Bill of Rights,” that paying scrupulous attention to the text, history and structure of the Constitution often reveals support for liberal outcomes. —James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review, 6 Nov. 2005
- Most clients praise the lawyer effusively. Rubenstein declares that Grubman never represents both parties in any one matter, is scrupulous in disclosing his relations to all his clients and abides by the conflict rules of the legal profession. —Johnnie L. Roberts, Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2001
- Tax-shelter proliferation has reached such epidemic proportions that it has actually spurred a backlash among the more conscientious members of the tax profession. A few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS. —Franklin Foer, New Republic, 5 June 2000
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Origin of SCRUPULOUS
Middle English, from Latin scrupulosus, from scrupulus (see 2scruple)
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to SCRUPULOUS
Antonyms: cutthroat, dishonest, dishonorable, immoral, unconscionable, unethical, unjust, unprincipled, unscrupulous
Related Words: decent, good, righteous, right-minded, straight, upright, virtuous; dutiful, observant, respectful; overconscientious; reliable, responsible, solid, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty; esteemed, law-abiding, reputable, respected, upstanding, worthy
Near Antonyms: bad, black, evil, evil-minded, immoral, indecent, sinful, unrighteous, wicked; unreliable, untrustworthy; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted, reprobate; atrocious, infamous, villainous; base, low, mean, vicious, vile; iniquitous, nefarious
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