American English pronunciation
How to pronounce scruples
IPA transcription: [sk'ɹupəlz]
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Noun
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motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
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uneasiness about the fitness of an action
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a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
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an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
Verb
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hesitate on moral grounds
“The man scrupled to perjure himself”
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raise scruples
“He lied and did not even scruple about it”
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have doubts about
Usage examples
- By your account, he does seem to have had some scruples.