Scrupulousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrupulousness
[ ˈskruːpjələsnəs ]
quality of being careful and thorough
Scrupulousness is the quality of being very careful to do things properly and correctly.
Synonyms
conscientiousness, diligence, meticulousness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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scrupulousness |
Used when stressing the importance of adhering to high moral or ethical standards.
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conscientiousness |
Refers to being careful and putting a lot of effort into work or duties.
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meticulousness |
Indicates great attention to detail and accuracy.
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diligence |
Used to highlight consistent and earnest effort to accomplish a task.
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Examples of usage
- He conducted the experiments with scrupulousness to ensure accurate results.
- Her scrupulousness in checking the details of the contract saved the company from potential legal issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrupulousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escrupulosidade
🇮🇳 सावधानी
🇩🇪 Gewissenhaftigkeit
🇮🇩 ketelitian
🇺🇦 скрупульозність
🇵🇱 skrupulatność
🇯🇵 几帳面さ
🇫🇷 scrupulosité
🇪🇸 escrupulosidad
🇹🇷 titizlik
🇰🇷 세심함
🇸🇦 ضميرية
🇨🇿 skrupulóznost
🇸🇰 skrupulóznosť
🇨🇳 细心
🇸🇮 skrupuloznost
🇮🇸 samviskusemi
🇰🇿 ұқыптылық
🇬🇪 სკურპულოზობა
🇦🇿 vicdanlılıq
🇲🇽 escrupulosidad
Etymology
The word 'scrupulousness' originated from the Latin word 'scrupulus', which means a small sharp stone. This term was used in ancient Rome to refer to a unit of weight or a small unit of measurement. Over time, the word evolved to represent a feeling of unease or doubt about a moral issue. The concept of scrupulousness as a quality of being careful and thorough developed in the English language around the 17th century.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,009, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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