July 8, 2026
scrupulous
/ˈskruːpjʊləs/adjective
Careful to act honestly and fairly, and to do what is morally right.
Example sentences
- “A scrupulous lawyer would never hide evidence from the court.”
- “She was scrupulous about paying back every dollar she borrowed.”
- “He's too scrupulous to accept expensive gifts from clients.”
Its opposite, 'unscrupulous', is more common and describes someone willing to cheat or lie to get what they want. 'Scrupulous' can also mean extremely careful with details, as in 'scrupulous records'.