scrupulous
adjectiveHow many syllables in scrupulous?
There are 3 syllables in the word scrupulous.How to pronounce scrupulous:
Definition of scrupulous:
- scrupulous (adjective):
- characterized by extreme care and great effort.
- taking great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right
- having moral integrity acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
Synonyms for scrupulous:
careful
conscientious
conscionable
decent
ethical
good
honest
honorable
honourable
just
moral
principled
respectful
responsible
upright
worthy
Antonyms for scrupulous:
abandoned
abhorrent
abject
abominable
aloof
amoral
appalling
artful
awful
backbiting
bad
base
bent
black
blasé
bluffing
caitiff
callous
cheating
cold
conscienceless
contemptible
cool
corrupt
corrupted
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