Definition of scrupulous

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Scrupulous (a.) Given to making objections; captious.

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Sanctimony :: Sanctimony (n.) Holiness; devoutness; scrupulous austerity; sanctity; especially, outward or artificial saintliness; assumed or pretended holiness; hypocritical devoutness..
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..
Figaro :: Figaro (n.) An adroit and unscrupulous intriguer.
Unscrupulous :: Unscrupulous (a.) Not scrupulous; unprincipled.
Superstitionist :: Superstition (n.) Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.
Scrupulous :: Scrupulous (a.) Careful; cautious; exact; nice; as, scrupulous abstinence from labor; scrupulous performance of duties..
Prudery :: Prudery (n.) The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness.
Dainty :: Dainty (superl.) Requiring dainties. Hence: Overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.
Overscrupulosity :: Overscrupulosity (n.) Overscrupulousness.
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..
Wary :: Wary (a.) Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful..
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..
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..
Honorable :: Honorable (a.) High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation..
Scrupulous :: Scrupulous (a.) Liable to be doubted; doubtful; nice.
Daintily :: Daintily (adv.) In a dainty manner; nicely; scrupulously; fastidiously; deliciously; prettily.
Scrupulous :: Scrupulous (a.) Given to making objections; captious.
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous..
Puritan :: Puritan (n.) One who is scrupulous and strict in his religious life; -- often used reproachfully or in contempt; one who has overstrict notions.
Superstrain :: Superstitious (a.) Overexact; scrupulous beyond need.
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