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    Scrupule (en. Scruple)

    /skʁy.pyl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Doubt or hesitation regarding the morality of an act.
    He has scruples about lying.
    Il a des scrupules à mentir.
    Meticulous attention to detail.
    His work is done with great scruple.
    Son travail est fait avec beaucoup de scrupule.
    A feeling of moral unease.
    She felt scruples after making that decision.
    Elle ressentait des scrupules après avoir pris cette décision.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scrupulus', diminutive of 'scrupus', meaning 'small stone', a term used to denote a concern or worry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act unscrupulously
    To act without moral hesitation.
    agir sans scrupules
    to have scruples
    To feel doubts or moral concerns.
    avoir des scrupules
    scrupulous
    One who acts with care and precision.
    scrupuleux

    Related Words

    scrupulous
    Refers to someone who is very attentive to details.
    scrupuleux
    scrupulously
    In a precise and careful manner.
    scrupuleusement

    Slang Meanings

    Not hesitating to consider moral aspects.
    He acted with scruples.
    Il a agi avec des scrupules.
    Being overly purist in one's choices.
    She is always scrupulous about her principles.
    Elle est toujours scrupuleuse sur ses principes.