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scrupulous

/ˈskrʊpjʊləs/ adjective · British & US
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What does scrupulous mean?

adjective

Having a strong sense of right and wrong and being careful to do what is right; thoroughly honest and moral.

Example

"She was a scrupulous researcher, double-checking every fact before publishing her findings."

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