scrupulousness

noun

Definition of scrupulousnessnext
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 Synonyms for scrupulousness
  1. carefulness
  2. meticulousness
  3. attention
  4. conscientiousness
  5. care
  6. precision
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
  • Numerous photographers have published books with Steidl, which is known for the meticulousness of its printing process and the close relations that Gerhard Steidl established with artists.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
  • In the filing, Lively’s lawyers say there’s a reason for their meticulousness.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
Definition of meticulousness
Noun
  • As much as the Dolphins will be focused on the run as an offense, the defense should pay the same attention – if not more.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Public health cannot operate as a reactionary system that receives attention only during emergencies.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • Empathy, service orientation and conscientiousness are genuine assets the for-profit world could learn from.
    — Patrick Jinks, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Two programs Dudamel led in March were powerful examples of civic conscientiousness.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of conscientiousness
Noun
  • The Alzheimer’s Research Association also notes that experts at memory clinics or specialized care settings should administer the test and interpret results alongside other clinical information.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.
    — Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of care
Noun
  • Through effortless magnetism, and extraordinary emotional precision, this actor crafts a character who belongs as much to the sea as the shore.
    — William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • The design team’s influence waned as Apple poured its energy into manufacturing the iPhone and other bestsellers with military precision at massive scale.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of precision
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“Scrupulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrupulousness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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