ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsSscrupulous
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scrupulous
Meaning: diligent, thorough, and morally careful
scrupulous in a sentence
How scrupulous is used in real sentences:
The accountant was scrupulous about every penny.
She kept scrupulous records of every expense.
“Before selecting a color or object, a scrupulous portraitist investigates the sitter’s work, loyalties, and wishes, checking each proposed symbol for both accuracy and fairness.”
— from the passage The Speaking Ground
Synonyms for scrupulous
Other words for scrupulous — meticulous, conscientious and principled — carry the same meaning.
- meticulous
- conscientious
- principled
Antonyms of scrupulous
Words that mean the opposite of scrupulous:
- careless
- unscrupulous
Where it comes from
From Latin scrupulus 'small sharp stone' (a worry)
Memory hook
SCRUPULOUS — careful with every SCRUPLE (worry).
Practice scrupulous in the app