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English adjective: scrupulous

1. scrupulous having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled


SamplesLess scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance.


Similarreligious


See alsoprincipled


Antonymsunscrupulous

2. scrupulous characterized by extreme care and great effort


SamplesConscientious application to the work at hand.
Painstaking research.
Scrupulous attention to details.


Synonymsconscientious, painstaking


Similarcareful


Antonymscareless









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