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    Scrupuleux (en. Scrupulous)

    /sky.py.lyø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who experiences scruples, moral hesitations.
    He is scrupulous in his choices and never wants to do harm.
    Il est scrupuleux dans ses choix et ne veut jamais faire de mal.
    Who is very meticulous, paying great attention to details.
    His working method is scrupulous; he leaves nothing to chance.
    Sa méthode de travail est scrupuleuse, il ne laisse rien au hasard.
    Who shows an excessive concern for rules and morality.
    She is scrupulous, always in search of the truth.
    Elle est scrupuleuse, toujours à la recherche de la vérité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'scrupulosus', derived from 'scrupulus', which means 'small stone' or 'scruple'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be scrupulous in one's business
    To act carefully and honestly in financial dealings.
    être scrupuleux dans ses affaires
    a scrupulous adherence to standards
    A rigorous respect for established rules.
    un scrupuleux respect des normes
    to act with scruple
    To act ethically and responsibly.
    agir avec scrupule

    Related Words

    scruple
    Moral hesitation that prevents action.
    scrupule
    scrupulously
    Scrupulously, with precision and care.
    scrupuleusement
    in scrupulous
    Who has no scruples; indifferent to morals.
    in scrupuleux

    Slang Meanings

    Too inclined to follow the rules, sometimes to the point of being tedious.
    He is so scrupulous that he will never overlook a small mistake.
    Il est tellement scrupuleux qu'il ne laissera jamais passer une petite erreur.
    A person who is always particular about details.
    He is a true scrupulous person; he double-checks everything before submitting his work.
    C'est un vrai scrupuleux, il vérifie tout deux fois avant de soumettre son travail.