Scrupulous Meaning
/ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjExactly and carefully conducted.
adjHaving scruples or compunctions.
Sentence Examples
Tom is scrupulous in matters of business.
You can see that the architect paid scrupulous attention to detail.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ accountant checked every number twice to avoid any small error.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The accountant was ____ in her record-keeping, never allowing even minor errors to pass.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French scrupuleux, from Latin scrupulosus.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Come on! You have got to admire their dedication to the rules! These two men are so scrupulous, they would sit at a broken red traffic light for six hours in the middle of the night. “Hey, red is red! We live in a civilized society! Red is red! We stay!”"
— 2016, Tim Carvell [et al.], “Special Districts”, in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, season 3, episode 4, John Oliver (actor), Warner Bros. Television, via HBO:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ accountant checked every number twice to avoid any small error.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The accountant was ____ in her record-keeping, never allowing even minor errors to pass.