Definition of scrupulous

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Scrupulous (a.) Liable to be doubted; doubtful; nice.

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Overscrupulosity :: Overscrupulosity (n.) Overscrupulousness.
Superstrain :: Superstitious (a.) Overexact; scrupulous beyond need.
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous..
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..
Superstitionist :: Superstition (n.) Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.
Puritanical :: Puritanical (a.) Precise in observance of legal or religious requirements; strict; overscrupulous; rigid; -- often used by way of reproach or contempt.
Overscrupulousness :: Overscrupulousness (n.) The quality or state of being overscrupulous; excess of scrupulousness.
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..
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..
Dainty :: Dainty (superl.) Requiring dainties. Hence: Overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.
Conscientiousness :: Conscientiousness (n.) The quality of being conscientious; a scrupulous regard to the dictates of conscience.
Puritan :: Puritan (n.) One who is scrupulous and strict in his religious life; -- often used reproachfully or in contempt; one who has overstrict notions.
Sanctimony :: Sanctimony (n.) Holiness; devoutness; scrupulous austerity; sanctity; especially, outward or artificial saintliness; assumed or pretended holiness; hypocritical devoutness..
Scrupulous :: Scrupulous (a.) Given to making objections; captious.
Unscrupulous :: Unscrupulous (a.) Not scrupulous; unprincipled.
Honorable :: Honorable (a.) High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation..
Miscreant :: Miscreant (a.) Destitute of conscience; unscrupulous.
Figaro :: Figaro (n.) An adroit and unscrupulous intriguer.
Conscienceless :: Conscienceless (a.) Without conscience; indifferent to conscience; unscrupulous.
Strait :: Strait (superl.) Strict; scrupulous; rigorous.
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