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Scruple
ˈskruːpl
Scruple definitions
noun
scruple
scruples
- a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
"I had no scruples about eavesdropping"
qualms twinge of conscience compunction hesitation reservations second thoughts doubt(s) misgivings pangs of conscience uneasiness reluctance principles standards values morals morality moral concern ethics conscience creed beliefs - a unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries
"give, daily, one scruple of sulphate of quinine"
- a very small amount of something, especially a quality
"in the choice of a second wife, one scruple of prudence is worth a pound of passion"
verb
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scrupled
scruples
scrupling
- hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong
"she doesn't scruple to ask her parents for money"
hesitate be reluctant be loath have qualms about have scruples about have misgivings about have reservations about stick at think twice about balk at demur about/from mind doing something