Scrupulosity: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrupulosity
[ หskruหp.jษหlษs.ษช.ti ]
moral obsession
Scrupulosity is a psychological condition characterized by obsessive concern over one's moral or ethical behavior. Individuals with scrupulosity may experience repeated doubts about whether their actions are morally acceptable, leading to excessive guilt or anxiety. This condition is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People suffering from scrupulosity may engage in compulsive behaviors such as excessive confession or avoidance of certain actions they believe to be sinful. It significantly impacts their quality of life and can hinder social interactions.
Synonyms
ethical hyperawareness, excessive moral concern, moral anxiety.
Examples of usage
- Her scrupulosity made her second-guess every decision.
- He struggles with scrupulosity, often feeling guilty for minor mistakes.
- Scrupulosity can lead to endless cycles of doubt and reassurance-seeking.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrupulosity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น scrupulosidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคชเฅเคฒเคธเคฟเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Scrupulositรคt
๐ฎ๐ฉ scrupulocity
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบััะฟัะปัะพะทะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ skrupulatnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅณๅฏใ
๐ซ๐ท scrupulositรฉ
๐ช๐ธ escrupulosidad
๐น๐ท titizlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ฌํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฏููู
๐จ๐ฟ skrupulosita
๐ธ๐ฐ skrupulosita
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐจๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ skrupuloznost
๐ฎ๐ธ skrupuleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะฐะผะฟะฐะทะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แฃแแฃแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ scrupulosity
๐ฒ๐ฝ escrupulosidad
Etymology
The term 'scrupulosity' derives from the Latin word 'scrupulus', which means a small sharp stone or a weight of concern. Originally, it referred to a doubt or hesitation that causes anxiety or moral discomfort. Over time, especially in the context of religious or moral philosophy, it evolved to describe an excessive concern about the morality of one's actions. The concept became more formally recognized in the field of psychology, particularly linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder, where it manifests as a debilitating fear of sinning or not being good enough. Scrupulosity can lead individuals to obsessively seek reassurance about their moral choices, thus creating a cycle of anxiety and compulsive behaviors.