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scruple

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noun (1)

scru·​ple ˈskrü-pəl How to pronounce scruple (audio)
1
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
2
: a minute part or quantity : iota

scruple

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noun (2)

1
: an ethical consideration or principle that inhibits action
2
: the quality or state of being scrupulous
3
: mental reservation

scruple

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verb

scrupled; scrupling ˈskrü-p(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce scruple (audio)

intransitive verb

1
: to have scruples
2
: to show reluctance on grounds of conscience : hesitate
Choose the Right Synonym for scruple

qualm, scruple, compunction, demur mean a misgiving about what one is doing or going to do.

qualm implies an uneasy fear that one is not following one's conscience or better judgment.

no qualms about plagiarizing

scruple implies doubt of the rightness of an act on grounds of principle.

no scruples against buying stolen goods

compunction implies a spontaneous feeling of responsibility or compassion for a potential victim.

had compunctions about lying

demur implies hesitation caused by objection to an outside suggestion or influence.

accepted her decision without demur

Example Sentences

Verb a tabloid journalist who has never scrupled to reveal the most intimate details about the lives of celebrities

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English scrupil, scriple, from Anglo-French scruple, from Latin scrupulus a unit of weight, diminutive of scrupus sharp stone

Noun (2)

Middle English scripil, scrupill, from Anglo-French scruble, from Latin scrupulus, diminutive of scrupus source of uneasiness, literally, sharp stone

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1627, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scruple was in the 14th century

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