noun
- moral principles that prevent someone from doing something they believe is wrong
Usage: plural form of scruple
Examples
- She had no scruples about lying to get the job.
- His religious scruples prevented him from working on Sundays.
- The politician seemed to have few scruples when it came to campaign promises.
- Despite her financial troubles, she had scruples about taking money that wasn’t hers.
- He abandoned his scruples and decided to cheat on the exam.
- Her moral scruples made it difficult for her to work in advertising.