scrupulously

Meanings

• adverb

  acting with great care and conscientiousness, especially towards ethical and moral issues.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskɹuːpjʊləsli/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1977316"

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Synonyms

carefully , conscientiously , meticulously

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Rhymes

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scrupule , recuperate , reprieve , deprecate

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Variants

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scrupulous , scrupulously , scrupulousness , scrupulousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French escrupule, from escrupuler 'to examine, to hesitate, to doubt', from escrupule 'scruple, hesitation, doubt'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scrupulously' contains the root word 'scruple', which means 'a doubt or hesitation'.

2. In the medical field, the term 'scrupulous hygiene' refers to rigorous cleaning and sanitation practices.

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Related Concepts

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1. conscientiousness: A personality trait characterized by being careful, thorough, and reliable.

2. ethics: A set of moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior.

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Quotes

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1. Most clients praise the lawyer effusively. Rubenstein declares that Grubman never represents both parties in any one matter, is "scrupulous" in disclosing his relations to all his clients and abides by the conflict rules of the legal profession.

   - Johnnie L. Roberts,{it}Newsweek{/it},6 Aug. 2001

2. While many assume that a conservative reading of the Constitution will lead inevitably to a conservative interpretation, Amar has argued, in scholarly articles and in a previous book, "The Bill of Rights," that paying "scrupulous" attention to the text, history and structure of the Constitution often reveals support for liberal outcomes.

   - James Ryerson,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},6 Nov. 2005

3. Tax-shelter proliferation has reached such epidemic proportions that it has actually spurred a backlash among the more conscientious members of the tax profession. A few "scrupulous" tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.

   - Franklin Foer,{it}New Republic{/it},5 June 2000

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Culture

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The word 'scrupulously' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who are meticulous and conscientious. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics that convey a sense of carefulness and attention to detail.

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