Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scruple
noun
/ˈskrəp.juːl/
Definition
A feeling of doubt or hesitation regarding the morality of an action.
Examples
- She had no scruples about lying to get the job.
- His scruples prevented him from accepting the bribe.
Meaning
Scruple refers to a moral principle or a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong.
Synonyms
- hesitation
- qualm
- compunction
- morality
- conscience
