different between scrupulously vs scrupulous

English

Etymology

From scrupulous +? -ly, from Middle French scrupuleux, from Latin scr?pul?sus (“careful, scrupulous”), from scr?pulus (“anxiety, uneasiness”), diminutive from scr?pus (“sharp stone; anxiety”) + -ulus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?sk?u?pj?l?sli/

Adverb

scrupulously (comparative more scrupulously, superlative most scrupulously)

1. In a careful manner, with scruple; done with careful attention to detail.

Synonyms

• (in a careful manner): carefully, conscientiously, meticulously

Usage notes

Some adjetives commonly collocating with scrupulously: polite, honest

Related terms

• scruple
• scrupulous
• scrupulousness

Translations

English

Etymology

From Middle French scrupuleux, from Latin scrupulosus

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?sk?u?.pj?.l?s/

Adjective

scrupulous (comparative more scrupulous, superlative most scrupulous)

1. Exactly and carefully conducted.

   He is scrupulous in his finances.
2. Having scruples or compunctions.

   He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company.

3. Precise; exact or strict
4. Wrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.

   Because I have a scrupulous conscience, I sometimes need to be reminded that not everything I do is sinful.

Synonyms

• meticulous, painstaking
• worried
• ethical, fair-minded, honourable, just, moral, righteous
• See also Thesaurus:meticulous

Antonyms

• unscrupulous

Related terms

• scrupulously
• scrupulousness
• scrupulosity

Translations