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scrupulous vs scruple

scruple vs scrupulous

scrupulous is not a noun while scruple is a noun.

scrupulous is an adjective but scruple is not an adjective.

scrupulous is not a verb while scruple is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scrupulous No Yes No No
scruple Yes No Yes No
scrupulous (noun) scruple (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
scrupulous (adjective) scruple (adjective)
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
characterized by extreme care and great effort
scrupulous (verb) scruple (verb)
have doubts about
raise scruples
hesitate on moral grounds
Difference between scrupulous and scruple

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