Word meaning
scrupulous
adjective · SKROO-pyuh-lus
What does scrupulous mean?
Scrupulous means diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; very concerned to avoid doing wrong.
Scrupulous in a sentence
“The accountant was scrupulous about every receipt.”
Synonyms for scrupulous
- meticulous
- careful
- honest
Where does scrupulous come from?
From Latin scrupulus, "small sharp stone," something that troubles the mind.
How to remember scrupulous
- Say it out loud a few times: SKROO-pyuh-lus.
- Write one sentence of your own using scrupulous, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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