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scruples Definition and Meaning in English (scruples definition)

noun
Synonyms:qualmsmisgivingscompunctions
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Scruples definition: A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

Definitions of Scruples

  1. 1noun

    A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

Example Sentences

casual

“He had no scruples about lying to get what he wanted.”

formal

“Her scruples prevented her from accepting the bribe.”

Synonyms

qualmsmisgivingscompunctions

Antonyms

unscrupulousnessshamelessnessboldness

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Inflected Word Forms

nounscruple
adjectivescrupulous
adjectiveunscrupulous
adverbscrupulously

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

have no scruplesexpression

To feel no moral hesitation or doubt about doing something.

without scrupleexpression

Without any moral hesitation or doubt.

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Scruples definition: A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.
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