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- Dictionaryscruple/ˈskruːpl/
noun
- 1. a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action: "I had no scruples about eavesdropping"
- 2. a unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries: historical "give, daily, one scruple of sulphate of quinine"
verb
- 1. hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong: "she doesn't scruple to ask her parents for money"
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SCRUPLE definition: 1. a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is morally wrong or makes you…. Learn more.
SCRUPLE meaning: 1. a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is morally wrong or makes you…. Learn more.
1. : an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action. 2. : the quality or state of being scrupulous. 3. : mental reservation. scruple. 3 of 3. verb. scrupled; scrupling ˈskrü-p (ə-)liŋ. intransitive verb. 1. : to have scruples. 2. : to show reluctance on grounds of conscience : hesitate. Synonyms. Noun (1) ace.
Definition of 'scruple' scruple. (skruːpəl ) Word forms: scruples. variable noun [usually plural] Scruples are moral principles or beliefs that make you unwilling to do something that seems wrong. ...a man with no moral scruples. Synonyms: misgiving, hesitation, qualm, doubt More Synonyms of scruple. More Synonyms of scruple.
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.
Scruple definition: a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.. See examples of SCRUPLE used in a sentence.
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) Translations of scruple. in Chinese (Traditional) 顧忌, 顧慮… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 顾忌, 顾虑… See more. in Spanish.
scruple. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English scru‧ple1 /ˈskruːpəl/ noun [countable usually plural, uncountable] a belief about what is right and wrong that prevents you from doing bad things → qualm scruples about doing something He had no scruples about selling faulty goods to people. a man with no moral scruples without ...
Definition of scruple noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a moral or ethical consideration that restrains one's behavior and inhibits certain actions. 2. a very small amount. 3. a unit of apothecaries' weight equal to 20 grains (1.295 grams) or ? of a dram.
