English · Adjectives
scrupulous
/ˈskruː.pjə.ləs/
[/ˈskruː.pjə.ləs/]
careful and honest
Advancedadjective
Definition
Very careful to do what is correct and morally right, attending to every detail.
Example
He was scrupulous in declaring even the smallest gift to avoid any conflict of interest.
He was scrupulous in declaring even the smallest gift to avoid any conflict of interest.
Etymology
From Latin 'scrupulus' (small sharp stone, source of unease).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in discussions of ethics, honesty, and professional conduct.