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- [skroo-puh l]
- /ˈskru pəl/
- /ˈskruː.pl̩/
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- [skroo-puh l]
- /ˈskru pəl/
Definitions of scruples word
- noun scruples a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions. 1
- noun scruples a very small portion or amount. 1
- noun scruples a unit of weight equal to 20 grains (1.295 grams) or 1/3 of a dram, apothecaries' weight. 1
- noun scruples an ancient Roman unit of weight equivalent to 1/24 of an ounce or 1/288 of an as or pound. Compare as2 (def 2). 1
- verb without object scruples to have scruples. 1
- verb with object scruples to have scruples about; hesitate at. 1
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Origin of scruples
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (< French scrupule) < Latin scrūpulus unit of weight, worry, precaution equivalent to scrūp(us) rough pebble + -ulus -ule; replacing earlier scriple, Middle English < Latin scrīpulum (variant scriptulum) small weight, pebble, alteration of scrūpulus by association with scrīptum writing (see script; for sense relation cf. gram1)
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Parts of speech for Scruples
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scruples popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scruples
noun scruples
- conscience — Conscience is doing what you believe is right even though it might be unpopular, difficult, or dangerous.
- moral fiber — Moral fiber is the quality of being determined to do what you think is right.
- morals — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- censors — Plural form of censor.
- corns — Plural form of corn.
verb scruples
- ditherings — Plural form of dithering.
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