What is "scruples" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does scruples mean in English? Meaning of scruples definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "scruples" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "scruples": motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

Noun

Meaning: motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

Synonyms: conscience moral sense scruples sense of right and wrong

Hyponyms: sense of duty sense of shame small voice superego voice of conscience wee small voice

Hypernyms: ethical motive ethics morality morals

Synonyms:

conscience, compunction, anxiety, hesitation, reluctance, censor, twinge, difficulty, demur, pause, uneasiness, qualm, perplexity, caution, hesitancy, second thought, superego, reconsideration, faltering, squeamishness, reluctancy, hesitate, vacillate, shy, question, falter, demur, doubt, stick, waver, gag, boggle, stumble, worry, fret, stickle, be loath, be reluctant, be unwilling, have qualms, think twice about,

Antonyms:

calmness, contentment, tranquility, ignorance, negligence, unconcern, ease, peace, remain, continue, stay, not care,

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