scrupulous /ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/ adjective4 •Exactly and carefully conducted. •Precise; exact or strict.He is scrupulous in his finances.He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company. •Having scruples or compunctions. •Wrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.Because I have a scrupulous conscience, I sometimes need to be reminded that not everything I do is sinful. formsmore scrupulous · most scrupulous