scrupulous
/ˈskɹupjəɫəs/
diligent, thorough, and attentive to accuracy and ethics
scrupulous in a sentence
“Her scrupulous attention to ethics guided every decision.”
Origin of scrupulous
Latin scrupulosus from scrupulus (small sharp stone, anxiety), diminutive of scrupus (sharp stone)
Related Words
conscientious
wishing to do what is right; thorough and careful
principled
acting in accordance with morality; based on principles
immoral
not conforming to accepted standards of morality
amoral
lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with right or wrong
unscrupulous
having no moral principles; dishonest
reprehensible
deserving censure or condemnation