scruples

Meanings

• Noun

  A sense of conscience that makes one uneasy about the morality or ethics of a decision or action.

  - "His scruples prevented him from accepting the bribe."
  - "She had strong scruples about telling a lie."
  - "His scruples about honesty were well known."

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Synonyms

s.ap.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scruples
ruples , mules , fools , rules

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Variants

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scruple , scruples , scrupled , scrupling

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Etymology

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From Middle English scrulpe, from Old French escrupule, from escroper 'to cut off, mutilate', from es- 'out' + crope 'a piece'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scruples' is often used interchangeably with the term 'conscience'.

2. In some contexts, the term 'scruples' can also refer to a set of rules or guidelines.

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Related Concepts

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1. conscience: Scruples and conscience are related concepts, as both refer to the inner moral compass that guides an individual's actions.

2. morality: Scruples are closely related to morality, as they represent an individual's sense of right and wrong.

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Culture

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In literature, scruples often represent the internal conflict a character experiences when faced with a moral dilemma. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character struggles with his scruples as he contemplates revenge.

How to Memorize "scruples"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person grappling with a difficult decision, with a heavy burden on their shoulders. This burden represents their scruples.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scruples' with the concept of moral dilemmas or inner turmoil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scruples start with S, So when you have a moral dilemma, Seek out what's right for you.'

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