scruples
Definition
Noun: 1. A feeling of doubt or hesitation about the morality or propriety of a course of action; conscientious objections or principles: "Scruples" refers to a person's moral or ethical standards that cause them to question whether an action is right or wrong. It denotes a sense of unease based on principles of conscience.
Usage
"Scruples" is used as a plural noun to describe the internal moral compass that guides a person's decisions. It is often used in contexts involving ethical dilemmas. - It is typically used with verbs like have, feel, overcome, ignore, or violate. - It can be modified by adjectives like moral, ethical, religious, or no.
Examples
- She had no scruples about lying to get the job.
- His moral scruples prevented him from signing the contract.
- I feel some scruples about accepting such an expensive gift.
- He overcame his religious scruples to perform the necessary medical procedure.
Advanced Usage
- To make/raise scruples: To express doubts or objections on moral grounds.
- He made no scruples about criticizing the plan.
- A man/woman of scruples: A person known for having strong moral principles.
- We need a leader who is a woman of scruples.
Variants and Related Words
- Scruple (verb): To hesitate or be reluctant to do something because of moral doubts.
- He did not scruple to use any means to achieve his goal.
- Scrupulous (adjective): Very careful to do what is morally right; diligent and thorough.
- She is scrupulous in her business dealings.
- Unscrupulous (adjective): Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
- An unscrupulous salesman took advantage of the elderly couple.
Synonyms
- Qualms: Sudden feelings of doubt or worry, especially about the rightness of an action.
- Misgivings: Feelings of doubt or apprehension.
- Compunction: A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows wrongdoing.
- Conscience: A person's moral sense of right and wrong.
Antonyms
- Ruthlessness: The quality of having no pity or compassion.
- Shamelessness: Behavior that shows a lack of shame.
- Unprincipled: Not acting in accordance with moral principles.
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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