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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scruples

/ˈskrʊpəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does scruples mean?

noun

A feeling of doubt or unease about the morality of something; a scruple is a small or insignificant thing, but in this context, it refers to a moral or ethical concern.

Example

"She had scruples about taking the money, feeling it wasn't hers to keep."

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