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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scruple

/ˈskruːbəl/ noun · British & US
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What does scruple mean?

noun

A feeling of doubt or unease about the morality of something; a small amount of something, especially a unit of weight or currency.

Example

"She had a scruple about taking the last piece of cake, but her friend assured her it was okay."

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