SCRUPULOUSNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

scrupulousness

noun

Definition of scrupulousness

as in carefulness

strict attentiveness to what one is doing the admirable scrupulousness with which they performed every step of the experiment

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Recent Examples of scrupulousness With such scrupulousness, Parton’s estate seemed primed to avoid the kind of posthumous infighting and chaos that so often consumes these institutions. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

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Noun

This carefulness is clearly strategic.

— Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
There was no carefulness in it.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026

Definition of carefulness

Noun

The trio blew up with their drum & bass productions before expanding into electro, house, pop and beyond, gaining prestige for the complexity and meticulousness of their productions.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
Ted Chiang, Stories of Your Life and Others Ted Chiang’s short stories feel like thought experiments, each considered with exceptional meticulousness and integrity.

— Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of meticulousness

Noun

Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage still runs through its veins, so its dedication to care, service, and attention to detail remains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Your bed might be the hardest-working piece of furniture in your home, so why not give it a little extra attention?

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.

— Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
For example, someone may use your insurance information to obtain treatment, leaving behind records that could affect future care or insurance claims.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of care

Noun

Yet Park’s technical precision is balanced by an emotional approach to design.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Kennedy moved to London herself as a young woman and evokes the 1980s city with almost hallucinogenic precision, but her greater power lies in her remarkable humanity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

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