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    Iskrupulo (en. Scruple)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A feeling of doubt or hesitation in moral decisions.
    He has scruples about accepting that offer.
    Mayroon siyang iskrupulo sa pagtanggap ng alok na iyon.
    A small hesitation that may cause withdrawal from an action.
    Due to his scruples, he didn't go ahead with the departure.
    Dahil sa kanyang iskrupulo, hindi siya tumuloy sa pag-alis.
    Doubt about the intentions or motives of others.
    His scruple about his colleague's motives created tension.
    Ang kanyang iskrupulo sa mga motibo ng kanyang katrabaho ay nagdulot ng tensyon.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'scrupulo'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lost one's scruples
    no more hesitation in a decision
    nawala ang iskrupulo
    has scruples
    having reservations or conscience
    may iskrupulo

    Related Words

    conscience
    The voice or feeling that guides right and wrong.
    konsensya
    morality
    The standards of right and wrong in actions.
    moralidad

    Slang Meanings

    not serious or not true
    Wow, it sounds like what he said about the vacation was just 'iskrupulo'.
    Grabe, parang 'iskrupulo' lang yung sinabi niya tungkol sa bakasyon.
    backbiting or talking bad about someone else
    Why are you gossiping about him? That sounds like 'iskrupulo'!
    Bakit mo siya pinagpipyestahan? Parang 'iskrupulo' naman yun!
    worthless or insignificant
    The news I read is so 'iskrupulo'.
    Ang 'iskrupulo' naman ng mga balitang nabasa ko.