Definition of scrupulous

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Scrupulous (a.) Careful; cautious; exact; nice; as, scrupulous abstinence from labor; scrupulous performance of duties..

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Nice :: Nice (superl.) Overscrupulous or exacting; hard to please or satisfy; fastidious in small matters.
Puritanical :: Puritanical (a.) Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid; -- often used by way of reproach or contempt.
Superstitionist :: Superstition (n.) Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.
Overscrupulousness :: Overscrupulousness (n.) The quality or state of being overscrupulous; excess of scrupulousness.
Scrupulous :: Scrupulous (a.) Given to making objections; captious.
Scrupulous :: Scrupulous (a.) Full ofscrupules; inclined to scruple; nicely doubtful; hesitating to determine or to act, from a fear of offending or of doing wrong..
Unscrupulous :: Unscrupulous (a.) Not scrupulous; unprincipled.
Superstitious :: Superstitious (a.) Evincing superstition; overscrupulous and rigid in religious observances; addicted to superstition; full of idle fancies and scruples in regard to religion.
Miscreant :: Miscreant (a.) Destitute of conscience; unscrupulous.
Squeegee :: Squesy (a.) Queasy; nice; squeamish; fastidious; scrupulous.
Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness..
Honorable :: Honorable (a.) High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation..
Strait :: Strait (superl.) Strict; scrupulous; rigorous.
Rigorous :: Rigorous (a.) Manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration..
Politic :: Politic (a.) Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious; and in a bad sense, artful; unscrupulous; cunning; -- said of persons..
Conscientiousness :: Conscientiousness (n.) The quality of being conscientious; a scrupulous regard to the dictates of conscience.
Conscienceless :: Conscienceless (a.) Without conscience; indifferent to conscience; unscrupulous.
Prude :: Prude (a.) A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech..
Scrupulous :: Scrupulous (a.) Liable to be doubted; doubtful; nice.
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous..
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