scrupulous

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scrupulous

A researcher is scrupulous in recording every detail of the experiment.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Characterized by extreme care, precision, and great effort: Showing or acting with meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of moral or ethical correctness.
    • Having scruples; principled: Governed by or acting in accordance with a strict sense of what is right and wrong; conscientious.
Usage
  • Describing a person's character or actions:
    • She is a scrupulous editor who checks every fact twice.
    • He was scrupulous in his handling of the company's finances.
  • Describing the quality of work or attention:
    • The restoration of the painting required scrupulous care.
    • The investigation was conducted with scrupulous fairness.
Examples
  • As an adjective:
    • The accountant kept scrupulous records of every transaction.
    • A scrupulous journalist will always verify their sources.
    • His scrupulous honesty prevented him from keeping the extra change.
Advanced Usage
  • "Scrupulous about": Showing great care or principle regarding a specific thing.
    • She is scrupulous about citing all her references.
    • He was scrupulous about following the rules to the letter.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scrupulously (adverb): In a very careful and thorough way.
    • The documents were scrupulously examined.
  • Scrupulousness (noun): The quality of being scrupulous.
    • His scrupulousness is well known in the field.
Synonyms
  • Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
  • Conscientious: Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
  • Painstaking: Done with or employing great care and thoroughness.
  • Principled: Acting in accordance with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong.
Antonyms
  • Unscrupulous: Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
    • An unscrupulous businessman might exploit his workers.
  • Careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
  • Negligent: Failing to take proper care in doing something.
scrupulous

A researcher is scrupulous in recording every detail of the experiment.

Adjective
  1. characterized by extreme care and great effort
    • conscientious application to the work at hand
    • painstaking research
    • scrupulous attention to details
  2. having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
    • less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance

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