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Meaning of scrupulously
The primary meaning of the word "scrupulously" is to act with great care and attention to detail.
Etymology of scrupulously
The word "scrupulously" originates from the Latin word "scrupulosus," which means "conscientious" or "scrupulous," and is derived from "scrupulus," meaning "a small stone" or "a pebble," likely due to the idea of being careful not to trip over small obstacles.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe careful and meticulous behavior.
Synonyms
meticulously
carefully
thoroughly
painstakingly
rigorously
scrupulously
conscientiously
diligently
fastidiously
meticulously
precisely
accurately
exactly
finely
minutely
carefully
attentively
studiously
sedulously
industriously
methodically
systematically
exhaustively
comprehensively
thoroughly
searchingly
inquisitively
inquiringly
interrogatively
analytically
critically
discerningly
astutely
shrewdly
perceptively
vigilantly
watchfully
cautiously
guardedly
prudently
wisely
judiciously
discreetly
tactfully
considerately
thoughtfully
painstakingly
laboriously
assiduously
persistently
indefatigably
untiringly
unremittingly
Definitions
- In a way that shows careful and thorough attention to detail, so as to avoid doing anything wrong or improper.
- * With great care and precision, so as to ensure that everything is done correctly and in accordance with rules or standards.
Usage Examples
- The researcher worked scrupulously to ensure the accuracy of her data.
- * The company's accountants reviewed the financial reports scrupulously to detect any discrepancies.
- * The surgeon scrubbed her hands scrupulously before performing the operation.
Antonyms
carelessly
negligently
recklessly
hastily
thoughtlessly
inattentively
indolently
lazily
sloppily
slackly
laxly
leniently
loosely
vaguely
ambiguously
unclearly
confusedly
inaccurately
imprecisely
roughly
crudely
coarsely
bluntly
brusquely
curtly
perfunctorily
mechanically
automatically
mindlessly
unconsciously
unintentionally
inadvertently