scruple (Meaning)
scruple (n)
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
scruple (v)
hesitate on moral grounds
raise scruples
have doubts about
scruple (n.)
A weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.
Hence, a very small quantity; a particle.
Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or hesitation proceeding from motives of conscience.
scruple (v. i.)
To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.
scruple (v. t.)
To regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question.
To excite scruples in; to cause to scruple.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scruple
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- boatload
- profusion
- profusion
- quantity
- reams
- stack
- heaps
- mass
- loads
- lot
- mess
- lot
- barrel
- peck
- pile
- deal
- bundle
- volume
- wad
- mass
- bucket
- abundance
- wealth
- bundle
- abundance
- fistful
- bucket
- stack
- pile
- raft
- mess
- reams
- wad
- heaps
- bushel
- plenty
- raft
- oodles
- mountain
- oodles
- gobs
- barrel
- quantity
- wealth
- boatload
- scads
- mountain
- deal
- loads
- plenty
- bushel
- scads
- fistful
- peck
- gobs
- volume
Synonyms:
- spot
- crumb
- dash
- streak
- spatter
- handful
- particle
- smell
- mite
- dram
- nip
- ounce
- driblet
- tad
- smidgeon
- soupcon
- fleck
- smack
- dab
- whit
- drop
- bite
- strain
- smidge
- minimum
- spark
- peanuts
- drop in the bucket
- smidgen
- shade
- pinch
- scintilla
- ray
- sliver
- grain
- smidgin
- shadow
Antonyms:
- potful
- lashins
- surfeit
- overabundance
- surplus
- much
- superfluity
- overflow
- overkill
- overkill
- excess
- excess
- potful
- superabundance
- overmuch
- overflow
- superfluity
- lashings
- embarrassment
- embarrassment
- overage
- superabundance
- overage
- oversupply
- lashins
- lashings
- passel
- surfeit
- passel
- surplus
- overabundance
- oversupply
- overmuch
- much
scruple Sentence Examples
- Dr. Jones acted without scruple, ignoring the patient's apparent discomfort.
- The contractor had no scruples about cutting corners to maximize his profit margin.
- The politician's lack of scruples was evident in his willingness to lie and deceive for votes.
- She was a woman of impeccable scruples, always striving to do the right thing.
- The detective had a reputation for thoroughness and scrupulous attention to detail.
- The scientist maintained a scrupulous approach to his research, ensuring accuracy and objectivity.
- The judge presided over the trial with scrupulous fairness, ensuring that both sides received a just hearing.
- The accountant was meticulous about following proper procedures, adhering to the highest ethical scruples.
- The businessman's scruples prevented him from engaging in dishonest or exploitative practices.
- The teacher held her students to high academic scruples, encouraging them to strive for excellence and integrity.
FAQs About the word scruple
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains, uneasiness about the fitness of an action, an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action, hesitate on moral
suspicion, glimmer, speck, splash, touch, lick, trace, sprinkling, little,shred
boatload, profusion, profusion, quantity, reams, stack, heaps, mass, loads, lot
Dr. Jones acted without scruple, ignoring the patient's apparent discomfort.
The contractor had no scruples about cutting corners to maximize his profit margin.
The politician's lack of scruples was evident in his willingness to lie and deceive for votes.
She was a woman of impeccable scruples, always striving to do the right thing.
