Scruple – A feeling of doubt or hesitation because it is wrong.
(Pronounced skroo-puhl)
To remember the definition of the word scruple, use the following mnemonic:
The screw pulled (scruple) a hole in her jumper. She hesitated to take it off because it would reveal too much.
Examples of scruple in a sentence.
Janet has no scruples about mistreating people who mistreat her.
If a man has no scruples, there is not a great deal he will not do.
He acted wrongly and without scruple.
