Translation guide
To be extremely careful, honest, and precise in one's actions, especially regarding moral principles or attention to detail.
Describing someone who is very careful and precise in their work or actions, leaving no room for error.
Describes a person who is methodical, orderly, and pays close attention to details. Often used for someone who is punctual and keeps things neat.
He has a scrupulous personality and makes almost no mistakes at work.
Literally 'to pay attention to even the small details'. Used when someone is thorough and careful in their work or behavior.
Means 'elaborate' or 'careful', often used for preparations or work done with great care and thoroughness.
Describing someone who adheres strictly to ethical principles, is honest, and avoids anything improper.
Means 'sincere' and 'honest', often used for someone who acts with integrity and is trustworthy. It implies a strong moral compass.
She is trusted because she is scrupulous about even the smallest details.
He prepared scrupulously and then gave the presentation.
He is a scrupulous person and would never engage in wrongdoing.
Literally 'to act according to one's conscience'. Used when someone is scrupulous in moral decisions, following their inner sense of right and wrong.
She always acts scrupulously according to her conscience, so she is respected by those around her.
Literally 'fastidious' or 'clean-freak', but can also mean 'scrupulous' in a moral sense, implying an extreme aversion to anything unclean or dishonest. Can carry a nuance of being overly rigid.
He has a scrupulous nature and cannot tolerate even the slightest dishonesty.