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Definition: Scruples |
ScruplesNoun1. Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "scruples" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1385. (references) |
Synonyms: ScruplesSynonyms: conscience (n), moral sense (n), sense of right and wrong (n). (additional references) |
Crosswords: Scruples |
| English words defined with "scruples": Apothecaries' weight ♦ blackguardly ♦ Conscience clause ♦ miscreant ♦ rascally, reprobate, roguish ♦ scoundrelly, Scruou-lize, scruple, Scrupler, scrupulous, Stick ♦ troy weight ♦ unprincipled, unscrupulous, unscrupulously. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "scruples": Crusades. (references) |
| Etymologies containing "scruples": Scruou-lize. (references) |
| Domain | Usage | |
Screenplays | I got scruples too, you know. (Paper Moon; writing credit: Joe David Brown; Alvin Sargent) Then provoke him, if that's going to satisfy your scruples. (Funeral in Berlin; writing credit: Len Deighton; Evan Jones) They say you think morals are pictures on walls and scruples is money in Russia. (Sabrina; writing credit: Samuel A. Taylor; Billy Wilder) Your petty scruples are embarrassing. (Xena: Warrior Princess; writing credit: Serge Rodnunsky) | |
Movie/TV Titles | Scruples (1981) | |
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| Author | Quotation |
Thomas p Kempis | Scruples, temptations, and fears, and cutting perplexities of the heart, are often the lot of the most excellent persons. |
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| Title | Author | Quote |
Emma | Austen, Jane | By your account, he does seem to have had some scruples. |
Les Miserables | Hugo, Victor | Thenardier had conquered his last fears, or his last scruples, and was moving towards the prisoner. |
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man | Joyce, James | He saw her serious alluring eyes watching him from among the audience and their image at once swept away his scruples, leaving his will compact. |
Gulliver's Travels | Swift, Jonathan | To say the truth, I had conceived a few scruples with relation to the distributive justice of princes upon those occasions. |
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| "Scruples" is generally used as a noun (plural) -- approximately 96.59% of the time. "Scruples" is used about 88 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (plural) | 96.59% | 85 | 35,870 |
| Lexical Verb (-s form) | 2.27% | 2 | 245,945 |
| Noun (proper) | 1.14% | 1 | 339,140 |
| Total | 100.00% | 88 | N/A |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
Expressions using "scruples": have no scruples ♦ have no scruples about doing smth. ♦ have scruples ♦ have scruples about smth.. Additional references. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day |
scruples | 88 |
hair product scruples | 17 |
scruples hair care | 13 |
scruples game | 8 |
scruples hair | 7 |
question scruples | 5 |
scruples hair color | 5 |
care hair product scruples | 3 |
scruples board game | 3 |
salon scruples | 3 |
scruples shampoo | 3 |
hair salon scruples | 3 |
blazing scruples | 2 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| Language | Translations for "scruples"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Czech | skrupule (qualm), zábrany, ohledy. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Danish | skrifte-skrupler (scruples of confession). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finnish | häikäily (consideration, hesitation). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
French | scrupule (scruple, scrupulosity). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
German | Skrupel (qualm, scruple). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greek | ιδεοληπτικοί ενδοιασμοί και τύψεις που οδηγούν εις ομολογίαν (scruples of confession). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hungarian | nincsenek aggályai (to make no scruples), nem habozik (to make no scruples). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Italian | scupolo (scruple). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Kanji | 疑念 (doubt, misgivings, suspicion). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Katakana | ぎね" (doubt, misgivings, suspicion). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pig Latin | uplesscray escrúpulo de confissão (scruples of confession). (various references) a-şi face scrupule în legãturã cu ceva (have scruples about smth.). (various references) угрызение совести (compunction, pangs of conscience, twinge). (various references) escrupulo (scruple). (various references) skrupler (compunction). (various references) докори сумління (self reproach). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Misspellings | |
"Scruples" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Schupke, scripless, scrollies, Scropes, scroples, scrouples, scrumple, scrupe, scrupge, scruplis, scrupple, scrupples, scrupule, scrupules, sruples. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "scruples" (pronounced skruw"pulz) |
| 5 | -uw" p u l z | pupils. |
| 4 | -p u l z | apples, couples, cripples, disciples, examples, Gospels, grapples, maniples, Maples, metacarpals, multiples, municipals, peoples, pimples, pineapples, principals, principles, purples, ripples, samples, scalpels, Staples, subprincipals, temples, topples, tramples, triples. |
| 3 | -u l z | ables, accruals, acquittals, admirals, advertorials, agrochemicals, ambles, angels, angles, animals, ankles, annals, annuals, apostles, appraisals, approvals, archangels, arrivals, arsenals, articles, artiodactyls, assembles, australs, axles, baffles, bagels, balmorals, barbels, barnacles, barrels, battles, baubles, beadles, beagles, beetles, befuddles, belittles, betrayals, bibles, bicycles, bifocals, bindles, biologicals, biomaterials, biphenyls, bisexuals, boggles, Boodles, boondoggles, bottles, bowels, brambles, bristles, brothels, bubbles, buckles, bugles, bundles, burials, bushels, cables, camels, cancels, candles, cannibals, capitals, capitols, capsules, cardinals, carnivals, carols, castles, casuals, cathedrals, cereals, channels, chemicals, chisels, chorals, chortles, chronicles, chuckles, circles, collectibles, colonels, colonials, commercials, compatibles, confessionals, constables, continentals, convertibles, corals, councils, counsels, counterproposals, crackles, cradles, credentials, criminals, crumbles, crystals, cubicles, cudgels, cycles, cyclicals, cymbals, dabbles, dangles, debacles, decibels, decimals, deductibles, deferrals, denials, dentals, devils, diagonals, dials, diesels, differentials, disables, dismantles, dismissals, disposables, disposals, doodles, doubles, dowels, duals, duels, durables, dwindles, eagles, edibles, editorials, embezzles, enables, enamels, encyclicals, ensembles, entitles, entrails, equals, essentials, evangelicals, evils, extraterrestrials, fables, facials, faithfuls, federals, festivals, fiddles, finals, fizzles, flannels, foibles, follicles, fossils, freckles, fuels, fumbles, fundamentals, funerals, funnels, gables, gambles, generals, genitals, Gentles, giggles, goggles, grackles, granules, gribbles, grumbles, gunnels, guzzles, hackles, handles, hassles, heterosexuals, hobbles, homosexuals, honeysuckles, hopefuls, hospitals, hostels, hovels, huddles, humbles, hurdles, hustles, hymnals, icicles, idles, idols, illegals, immortals, imperils, imponderables, incidentals, individuals, industrials, infomercials, Ingles, initials, instrumentals, intangibles, intellectuals, internationals, intervals, invisibles, jewels, jingles, journals, juggles, jungles, juveniles, kennels, kernels, kestrels, kettles, kittles, knuckles, labels, ladles, laurels, legals, lentils, levels, liberals, littles, locals, madrigals, mammals, mangels, mantles, manuals, marbles, marshals, marvels, materials, measles, medals, memorials, metals, mickles, microfossils, minerals, mingles, minstrels, miracles, Miserables, missiles, mistrials, mobiles, models, moguls, mongols, morals, morsels, mortals, motorcycles, muddles, multinationals, Mumbles, murals, muscles, musicals, mussels, muzzles, myrtles, nationals, needles, neoliberals, nestles, nettles, neutrals, nibbles, nickels, Nickles, nicols, nitriles, nobles, nondurables, nonprofessionals, noodles, nostrils, notables, novels, nozzles, numerals, observables, obstacles, officials, ogles, oodles, oracles, Orientals, originals, ossicles, paddles, panels, panfuls, parables, paralegals, parcels, particles, payables, pebbles, pedals, peddles, pedestals, pencils, perennials, perils, periodicals, peripherals, personals, petals, petrels, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, physicals, Pickles, piddles, pistols, pixels, poodles, portables, portals, portrayals, potentials, pretzels, professionals, projectiles, proposals, puddles, puzzles, quarrels, quibbles, radials, radicals, raffles, rankles, rascals, rattles, rebels, rebuttals, receivables, receptacles, recitals, rectangles, recyclables, recycles, referrals, refusals, regionals, rehearsals, removals, renewals, rentals, reprisals, resembles, residuals, revels, reversals, revivals, riddles, rifles, rituals, rivals, Robles, royals, rubles, ruffles, rumbles, runkles, runnels, sables, saddles, sandals, scandals, scoundrels, scrambles, scribbles, scuffles, semifinals, sentinels, sequels, serials, settles, shackles, shambles, shekels, shingles, shovels, shuffles, shuttles, sickles, signals, singles, skittles, sorrels, sparkles, specials, spectacles, spirals, spirituals, sprinkles, squabbles, squiggles, squirrels, stables, startles, stickles, stifles, straddles, struggles, stumbles, subtitles, supermodels, swindles, swivels, syllables, symbols, tables, tackles, tangibles, tangles, taxables, Technicals, tentacles, terminals, testicles, testimonials, thistles, throttles, tickles, timetables, titles, tonsils, totals, towels, transsexuals, travels, trials, triangles, tribunals, trickles, trifles, troubles, truffles, tumbles, tunnels, turntables, turtles, tussles, tutorials, twinkles, uncles, unicycles, unravels, untouchables, upheavals, utensils, valuables, vandals, variables, varietals, vassals, vegetables, vehicles, vessels, vials, vigils, visuals, vittles, vocals, vowels, waffles, wattles, weevils, whistles, winkles, withdrawals, wrangles, wrestles, wrinkles. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "c-e-l-p-r-s-s-u" | |
-1 letter: percuss, pulsers, scruple, spruces. | |
-2 letters: cruses, cupels, curses, cusser, lucres, pluses, pulers, pulser, pulses, purses, sculps, slurps, spruce, sprues, sucres, supers, ulcers. | |
-3 letters: clues, cress, cruel, cruse, cupel, cures, curls, curse, cusps, ecrus, luces, lucre, lures, press, puces, puler, pules, pulse, purls, purse, puses, rules, ruses, sculp, scups, slues, slurp, slurs, specs, sprue, spues, spurs, sucre, suers, super, supes, ulcer, users. | |
-4 letters: cels, ceps, cess, clue, crus, cues, cups, cure, curl, curs, cusp, cuss, ecru, ecus, less, luce, lues, lure, pecs, plus, puce, pule, puls, pure, purl, purs, puss, recs, reps, rues, rule, ruse, scup, secs, sels, sers, slue, slur, spec, spue, spur, suer, sues, supe, sups, sure, user, uses. | |
-5 letters: cel, cep, cue, cup, cur, ecu, els, ers, ess, leu, pec, per, pes, pul, pur, pus, rec, rep, res, rue, sec, sel, ser, sue, sup, ups, use. | |
| Words containing the letters "c-e-l-p-r-s-s-u" | |
+1 letter: resculpts, surplices. | |
+2 letters: corpuscles, crepuscles, sculptress, sculptures, sepulchers, sepulchres, superclass, superclubs, supercoils, supercools, superscale, superslick. | |
+3 letters: crepuscules, pelycosaurs, preclusions, speculators, superblocks, superflacks, superscales, superschool. | |
+4 letters: computerless, copublishers, fluoroscopes, groupuscules, lectureships, percussively, portcullises, preschedules, pronucleuses, sculptresses, spectaculars, supercilious, superclasses, supercluster, superhelices, superplastic, superschools, superspecial. | |
+5 letters: counselorship, counterspells, disrespectful, fluoroscopies, microcapsules, perspicuously, piscicultures, precalculuses, proconsulates, sculpturesque, specularities, sprachgefuhls, superclusters, supercolossal, superphysical, superspecials, upperclassman, upperclassmen. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)53 63 72 75 70 6C 65 73 |
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Morse Code (1836) (references)... -.-. .-. ..- .--. .-.. . ... |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01010011 01100011 01110010 01110101 01110000 01101100 01100101 01110011 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)S c r u p l e s |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0053 0063 0072 0075 0070 006C 0065 0073 |
| British Sign Language (Fingerspelling, BSL; 1992, British Deaf Association Dictionary of British Sign Language) (references)
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Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)5369848782787185 |
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