Scrupuleuse (en. Scrupulous)

/sky.py.le.ɥøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who conforms to strict ethical principles.
She is scrupulous in her professional decisions.
Elle est scrupuleuse dans ses décisions professionnelles.
Who is very attentive to details.
Her preparation for the project was scrupulous.
Sa préparation pour le projet était scrupuleuse.
Who shows moral hesitation or doubts.
He made his decision scrupulously, weighing the pros and cons.
Il a pris sa décision de manière scrupuleuse, pesant le pour et le contre.

Etymology

From Latin 'scrupulosus', meaning 'full of scruples'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act scrupulously
To act with caution and respect for the rules.
agir avec scrupule
to have scruples
To have doubts or ethical reservations about an action.
avoir des scrupules

Related Words

scruple
Moral hesitation, acute awareness of the consequences of an action.
scrupule
scrupulous
Who shows scruples.
scrupuleux
rigor
The character of someone who is strict in their rules and principles.
rigueur

Slang Meanings

To be picky about details.
He is so scrupulous that he spends hours checking every number.
Il est tellement scrupuleux qu'il passe des heures à vérifier chaque chiffre.
To have excessive doubts.
She is so scrupulous that she can never make up her mind.
Elle est si scrupuleuse qu'elle ne peut jamais se décider.