scruples scrupules

scrupules

scruples = scrupules

Pronunciation =  scruples

Pronunciation in French = scrupules

scruples in French: scrupules

Part of speechNoun
Verb
 

Definition in English: a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

a unit of weight equal to 20 grains, used by apothecaries.

hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong. 

Definition in French: un sentiment de doute ou d’hésitation quant à la moralité ou à la convenance d’une ligne de conduite.

une unité de poids égale à 20 grains, utilisée par les apothicaires.

hésiter ou être réticent à faire quelque chose que l’on pense être mal.

Examples in English:

  • I had no scruples about eavesdropping.

Examples in French:

  • Je n’avais aucun scrupule à écouter.

Synonyms of scruples

Synonyms in French hésitation
Réservations
hésiter
appréhensions
Synonyms in English qualms
hesitation
reservations
hesitate
misgivings

Antonyms of scruples

Antonyms in French saute sur l’opportunité
Antonyms in English jump at the chance

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