scrupling Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- waiting
- hanging-back
- halting
- wobbling
- wabbling
- vacillating
- balancing
- debating
- staggering
- wavering
- dithering
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Meaning of scrupling
scrupling
a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table, a minute part or quantity, a unit of apothecaries' weight equal to 20 grains or ¹/₃ dram or 1.296 grams, to have scruples, an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action, mental reservation, a sense of guilt felt when one does wrong, a tiny part or quantity, a unit of capacity equal to ¹⁄₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see measure, to show reluctance on grounds of conscience, a moral consideration or rule of conduct that makes one uneasy or makes action difficult, the quality or state of being scrupulous
scrupling Sentence Examples
- Despite being a renowned scientist, he refused to compromise his principles, never scrupling to challenge prevailing theories.
- The judge's unwavering integrity prevented her from scrupling over the consequences of her impartial verdict.
- As a devout believer, she scrupled at the thought of uttering an oath that contradicted her religious teachings.
- The politician's ethics forbade him from scrupling over the ramifications of implementing controversial policies.
- The CEO scrupled at the prospect of downsizing the workforce, knowing it would have a devastating impact on families.
- He was a man of such impeccable character that he would not scruple at any means to uphold justice.
- The historian refused to scruple over the accuracy of his research, even when it challenged popular narratives.
- Despite the social pressure, she did not scruple at expressing her unconventional views.
- The lawyer scrupled over the admissibility of certain evidence, fearing it could prejudice the jury against his client.
- The journalist scrupled at the ethical implications of publishing sensitive information that could compromise national security.
FAQs About the word scrupling
a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table, a minute part or quantity, a unit of apothecaries' weight equal to 20 gra
hesitating, faltering, waiting,hanging back, halting, wobbling, wabbling, vacillating, balancing, debating
deciding, diving (in),plunging (in), advancing,continuing, stirring,budging
Despite being a renowned scientist, he refused to compromise his principles, never scrupling to challenge prevailing theories.
The judge's unwavering integrity prevented her from scrupling over the consequences of her impartial verdict.
As a devout believer, she scrupled at the thought of uttering an oath that contradicted her religious teachings.
The politician's ethics forbade him from scrupling over the ramifications of implementing controversial policies.
