scrupulously

Thân thiện

He scrupulously cleaned every surface in the kitchen.

Definition

Adverb: * With extreme conscientiousness, care, and attention to detail; in a manner that shows strict regard for what is right, proper, or ethical.

Usage

"Scrupulously" is used to modify a verb, describing an action performed with meticulous care, precision, and a strong sense of moral or ethical duty. It implies going beyond what is normally required to ensure correctness and fairness.

Examples

• The accountant scrupulously reviewed every entry in the ledger to ensure there were no errors.
• She is scrupulously honest and would never keep money she found on the street.
• The scientist scrupulously followed the experimental protocol to guarantee valid results.
• The judge was known for being scrupulously fair to all parties in her courtroom.

Advanced Usage

• "Scrupulously clean": Implies a level of cleanliness achieved through thorough and diligent effort.
  • The laboratory equipment was kept scrupulously clean to prevent contamination.
• "Scrupulously avoid": To conscientiously and deliberately stay away from something, often due to ethical concerns.
  • The journalist scrupulously avoided any conflict of interest in her reporting.

Variants and Related Words

• Scrupulous (adjective): Having or showing a strict regard for what is right; punctiliously careful.
  • He is a scrupulous researcher.
• Scrupulousness (noun): The quality or state of being scrupulous.
  • Her scrupulousness earned her the trust of her clients.

Synonyms

• Conscientiously
• Meticulously
• Punctiliously
• Painstakingly
• Diligently

Antonyms

• Carelessly
• Negligently
• Haphazardly
• Unethically

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with extreme conscientiousness
   • he came religiously every morning at 8 o'clock

Từ đồng nghĩa

• conscientiously
• religiously