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scruple vs scrupulous

scrupulous vs scruple

scruple is a noun but scrupulous is not a noun.

scruple is not an adjective while scrupulous is an adjective.

scruple is a verb but scrupulous is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scruple Yes No Yes No
scrupulous No Yes No No
scruple (noun) scrupulous (noun)
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety)
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
scruple (adjective) scrupulous (adjective)
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
characterized by extreme care and great effort
scruple (verb) scrupulous (verb)
have doubts about
raise scruples
hesitate on moral grounds
Difference between scruple and scrupulous

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