scrupulous

Meaning 1: when discussing exactly

Exactly and carefully conducted. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

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

Meaning 2: sense 2

Having scruples or compunctions

Examples

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

Meaning 3: sense 3

Precise; exact or strict

Meaning 4: sense 4

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

Pronunciation: /ˈskɹu.pjə.ləs/

Synonyms of scrupulous

Words with a similar meaning to scrupulous:

• ethical
• fair
• honourable
• just
• minded

Antonyms of scrupulous

Words with the opposite meaning to scrupulous:

• unscrupulous