Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escrúpulo
noun
es-KROO-poo-lo
Definition
A feeling of doubt or hesitation regarding the morality or propriety of a course of action.
Examples
- He had no escrúpulo about accepting the bribe.
- Her escrúpulos kept her from lying to her friend.
- Despite his ambitions, he felt a deep escrúpulo about betraying his colleagues.
Meaning
Escrúpulo refers to a moral or ethical concern that causes someone to question whether something is right or wrong.
Synonyms
- hesitation
- doubt
- qualm
- scruple