Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overscrupulous

Adjective

/ˌoʊvərˈskruːpjələs/

Definition

Excessively attentive to details, rules, or moral principles.

Examples

The overscrupulous nature of her editing meant that the article was perfect but took much longer to publish.
His overscrupulous approach to accounting led to endless revisions, but no errors were ever found.

Meaning

The term overscrupulous describes a person who is extremely careful and concerned about doing things correctly or ethically, often to the point of being overly cautious or nitpicky.