scrupulousness
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A scientist demonstrates scrupulousness by carefully calibrating the laboratory equipment.
Definition
- Noun:
- Strict attention to minute details: The quality of being very careful, thorough, and precise, leaving nothing to chance.
- Conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence: The quality of being guided by a strong moral sense and a commitment to doing what is right.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The accountant's scrupulousness ensured there were no errors in the financial report.
- Her scrupulousness in citing every source prevented any accusation of plagiarism.
- He was known for his scrupulousness, never compromising his principles for personal gain.
Advanced Usage
- "with scrupulousness": in a manner characterized by great care and attention.
- The historical artifacts were handled with scrupulousness to avoid any damage.
- "a scrupulousness about": a particular carefulness or moral concern regarding a specific thing.
- She had a scrupulousness about fairness that guided all her decisions.
Variants and Related Words
- Scrupulous (adj): Very careful, thorough, and attentive to details; having or showing a strict regard for what is right.
- He is a scrupulous researcher.
- Unscrupulous (adj): Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
- The unscrupulous salesman tricked the elderly couple.
Synonyms
- Conscientiousness: The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
- Meticulousness: Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Antonyms
- Carelessness: Failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors.
- Negligence: Failure to take proper care over something.
- Unscrupulousness: The quality of having no moral principles; dishonesty.
A scientist demonstrates scrupulousness by carefully calibrating the laboratory equipment.
Noun
- strict attention to minute details
- conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence