adj.
Pronunciation: ' skrü-py ə -l ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin scrupulosus, from scrupulus
Date: 15th century
1 : having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
2 : punctiliously exact : PAINSTAKING <working with scrupulous care>
synonyms see UPRIGHT , CAREFUL
– scru · pu · lous · ly adverb
– scru · pu · lous · ness noun