Synonyms of scrupulous
34 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for scrupulous is minute. Other synonyms of scrupulous are strict, particular, punctilious, letter-perfect and in-depth. The opposite of scrupulous is unscrupulous.
Synonyms and similar words for scrupulous
adjectiveExactly and carefully conducted.
- meticulous
- painstakingCarefully attentive to details; studious; diligent in performing a process or procedure.
- accurate
- careful
- surgical
- comprehensiveBroadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
- solicitous
- conscientious
- exhaustive
- fastidious
- in-depthThorough; comprehensive.
- intensive
- letter-perfectExactly correct, correct in every letter; word-perfect.
- mindful
- minuteVery careful and exact, giving small details.
- particularConcerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; circumstantial; precise.
- polished
- precise
- punctiliousStrictly attentive to detail; meticulous or fastidious, particularly to codes or conventions.
- rigorous
- root and branchTotal, thorough, sweeping, complete, radical, drastic.
- scrutinousThorough, careful, strict.
- sedulous
- strictExact; accurate; precise; rigorously particular.
- thorough
- tight
- groundly archaicFirmly grounded; solid; of education: complete, thorough, well-grounded.
adjectiveHaving scruples or compunctions.
- worriedThinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
adjectiveWrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.
- ethical
- fair-mindedImpartial and unbiased.
- honourableUK standard spelling of honorable.
- just
- moral
- righteous
Opposite of scrupulous
adjectiveExactly and carefully conducted.
adjectiveHaving scruples or compunctions.
Meaning of scrupulous
- adjective Exactly and carefully conducted.
- adjective Having scruples or compunctions.
- adjective Precise; exact or strict.
scrupulous in other languages
Questions about synonyms of scrupulous
- What is another word for scrupulous?
- Scrupulous has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as minute, strict, particular, punctilious, letter-perfect, in-depth, comprehensive and worried.
- What is the opposite of scrupulous?
- The opposite of scrupulous is unscrupulous.
- What does scrupulous mean?
- Scrupulous means exactly and carefully conducted.
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