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noun (1) scru· ple ˈskrü-pəl. Synonyms of scruple. 1. : a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table. 2. : a minute part or quantity : iota. scruple. 2 of 3.
Add to word list. a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is morally wrong or makes you uncertain about doing it: Robin Hood had no scruples about robbing the rich to give to the poor. He is a man without scruple - he has no conscience. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Scruples are a kind of moral compass that lets you know what's right. Often people use this word in an outraged way when someone does something bad: "Don't you have any scruples?" Liars, thieves, criminals, and politicians have fewer scruples than the rest of us.
Scruples definition: the plural of scruple; moral or ethical considerations or standards that act as a restraining force or inhibit certain actions. See examples of SCRUPLES used in a sentence.
When you're in a fog of money, you can imagine it's easier to lose sight of scruples. From Gizmodo The man is plainly a micro-megalomaniac with few if any scruples and an undisguised agenda.
a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions. Synonyms: restraint, compunction, qualm. a very small portion or amount. a unit of weight equal to 20 grains (1.295 grams) or 1/3 of a dram, apothecaries' weight.
Your scruples are what keep you from doing things you consider to be morally or ethically wrong. Your scruples won't allow you to cheat on a test, or steal from your brother's Halloween candy stash. The noun scruple comes from a Latin word, scrupulus, which means a small, sharp stone.
Scruples are moral principles or beliefs that make you unwilling to do something that seems wrong.
doubts or hesitation as to what is morally right in a certain situation. a man with no moral scruples. He had no scruples about appropriating other people's property. It took time to overcome my scruples. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
Add to word list. a belief that something is wrong which stops you from doing that thing: [ usually plural ] She has no scruples about accepting bribes. (Definition of scruple from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
