scrupulous

Etymology

From Middle French scrupuleux, from Latin scrupulosus.

adj

  1. Exactly and carefully conducted.
    He is scrupulous in his finances.
  2. Having scruples or compunctions.
    He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company.
  3. Precise; exact or strict.
  4. Wrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.
    Because I have a scrupulous conscience, I sometimes need to be reminded that not everything I do is sinful.

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