scruple
gb/skɹˈupəl/ us/skɹˈupəl/
C1
Engleză
~ 8300
erkölcsi aggály, lelkiismereti aggály, szemernyi, vonakodik, skrupulus, scrupulus
SUBSTANTIV
C1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] has (no) scruples about [doing something]
He had no scruples about lying to get the job.
Nem voltak erkölcsi aggályai amiatt, hogy hazudjon az állás megszerzéséért.
Her scruples stopped her from sharing the confidential information.
Erkölcsi aggályai visszatartották attól, hogy megossza a bizalmas információkat.
The company seemed to operate without moral scruples of any kind.
Despite his scruples, he agreed to keep the secret.
Out of scruple, she refused to use data that had been obtained illegally.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She has no scruples about cheating on tests.
Nincsenek erkölcsi aggályai a dolgozatokon való csalással kapcsolatban.
His scruples will not let him steal money.
Erkölcsi aggályai nem engedik, hogy pénzt lopjon.
I had scruples about taking credit for her work.
They acted without scruples and hurt many people.
Because of his strong scruples, he always tries to do the right thing.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "scruple" with "scrupled" or "scrupulous." "Scruple" is usually a noun meaning moral doubt, often used in the plural ("have no scruples about"). "Scrupulous" is an adjective meaning very careful and honest.
Sens
moral doubt that holds you back
Colocații
have scruples
|no scruples about
|moral scruples
|religious scruples
|overcome his scruples
|a man of scruples
Sinonime
qualms (Very close in meaning; suggests nervous doubt or worry about whether something is right.)
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conscience (Refers to the inner sense of right and wrong in general, not just a specific moment of doubt.)
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compunction (More formal; a sharp feeling of guilt or regret that stops or troubles someone.)
Antonime
ruthlessness (Lack of concern for others or for moral rules; no hesitation about doing harm.)
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unscrupulousness (Direct opposite; a complete lack of moral principles or scruples.)
Teme
ethics
|emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A feeling that something may be wrong or bad to do, which makes you not want to do it.
A feeling of doubt, hesitation, or uneasiness about whether an action is morally right, which may prevent someone from doing it.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
LITERARY
2
szemernyi
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
not a scruple of [abstract noun]
He showed not a scruple of remorse after the scandal.
A botrány után egy szemernyi megbánást sem mutatott.
There was not a scruple of honesty in the whole arrangement.
Az egész ügyletben nem volt egy szemernyi becsületesség sem.
She acted without a scruple of doubt about the consequences.
He felt a scruple of pity but still refused to help.
They displayed not a scruple of decency during the argument.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He has not a scruple of fear in his voice.
A hangjában nincs egy szemernyi félelem sem.
She did it without a scruple of doubt.
Szemernyi kétség nélkül tette meg.
They showed not a scruple of kindness to the workers.
I do not feel even a scruple of regret.
There was not a scruple of truth in his story.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may expect "scruple" to mean a small physical amount like "a bit" of sugar. In modern English, this sense is mostly used with abstract nouns like doubt, remorse, or pity, and often in negative phrases such as "not a scruple of X."
Sens
a tiny amount of a quality
Colocații
not a scruple of remorse
|not a scruple of honesty
|without a scruple of doubt
|a scruple of pity
|a scruple of decency
Sinonime
a shred (Very close; often used of feelings like evidence, hope, or remorse in negative phrases.)
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an ounce (Common in similar expressions ("not an ounce of"), slightly more informal and concrete.)
Antonime
a great deal (Contrasts with the idea of a tiny or non‑existent amount.)
Teme
quantity
|emphasis
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A very, very small amount of something, usually a feeling or quality, often used to say there is none at all.
A very small amount of a particular quality, especially when emphasizing that it is completely lacking or present only to a minimal degree.
VERB
C2
FORMAL
3
vonakodik
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] scruples to [do something] / scruples at [doing something]
He did not scruple to use false documents to close the deal.
Nem vonakodott hamis iratokat használni, hogy lezárja az üzletet.
They scrupled to interfere in what they saw as a family matter.
Vonakodtak beavatkozni abba, amit családi ügynek tekintettek.
She never scrupled at bending the rules when it suited her.
The government did not scruple to silence its critics.
I would not scruple to report him if he broke the law again.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He did not scruple to lie to his boss.
Nem vonakodott hazudni a főnökének.
They scrupled to tell her the bad news at once.
Vonakodtak azonnal megmondani neki a rossz hírt.
She never scruples at breaking small rules.
I would not scruple to call the police if needed.
The company did not scruple to fire many workers.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may try to use "scruple" as a verb in casual speech where it sounds too formal or old‑fashioned. In modern English, it is mostly used in formal or literary writing, often in phrases like "did not scruple to" or "scrupled to."
Sens
hesitate for moral reasons
Colocații
scruples to act
|scruples to interfere
|scruples at lying
|did not scruple to
|never scrupled to
Sinonime
hesitate (More general; may be due to fear, uncertainty, or delay, not specifically moral reasons.)
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shrink (In this sense ("shrink from"), suggests drawing back from something unpleasant or wrong; slightly literary like "scruple.")
Antonime
dare (In context, suggests going ahead and doing something bold or possibly wrong without moral hesitation.)
Teme
ethics
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To stop or be slow to do something because you think it may be bad or wrong.
To hesitate or be unwilling to do something because you believe it may be morally wrong.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Tipar de utilizare:
[number] scruples of [substance]
The old prescription called for one scruple of the powdered root.
A régi recept egy skrupulusnyi porított gyökeret írt elő.
In historical texts, doses are often recorded in grains and scruples.
A történeti szövegekben az adagokat gyakran granban és skrupulusban adják meg.
A scruple in the apothecary system is equal to twenty grains.
The manual listed the herb in quantities of drachms, scruples, and grains.
He studied how a scruple compared to a modern gram.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The old book says to use one scruple of the drug.
A régi könyv szerint egy skrupulusnyi gyógyszert kell használni.
A scruple is an old medical weight unit.
A skrupulus egy régi orvosi súlymérték.
Doctors today do not use scruples to measure medicine.
One scruple is about 1.3 grams.
The recipe in the history text uses scruples and grains.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think this meaning is common in modern medical practice. In fact, it is mainly found in historical, technical, or very specialized contexts.
Sens
old apothecary weight unit
Colocații
one scruple
|two scruples
|scruples of opium
|scruples of powder
Sinonime
apothecaries' unit (General description rather than an exact synonym; indicates the specific measurement system.)
Antonime
gram (Not a true opposite, but a modern standard metric unit that has replaced such historical measures.)
Teme
measurement
|science
|history
|time
Definiție
An old unit for measuring weight in medicine, about 1.3 grams, that is not used in normal life today.
A historical unit of weight in apothecary and troy systems, equal to 20 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
scruple
IPA
GB/skɹˈupəl/
US/skɹˈupəl/
Silabe și accent
scruple (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (scruple)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: scruple
- Plural: scruple, scruples
Verb
- Base: scruple
- 3rd Person Singular: scruples
- Present Participle: scrupling
- Past: scrupled
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
scruples
noun
scrupling
verb
scrupled
verb
Core family
scrupulous
adjective C1
scrupulously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unscrupulous
adjective C1
unscrupulously
adverb
Advanced or less common
scrupulousness
noun
Expresii
have no scruples about
1/hˈæv nˈoʊ skɹˈupəlz əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
be willing to act without ethics
To be ready to do something, even if it is wrong or unfair, without feeling bad or unsure about it.
Exemple
- They have no scruples about cutting jobs to increase profits.
- He had no scruples about lying to protect his reputation.
- The company seems to have no scruples about using child labor.
have scruples about
1/hˈæv skɹˈupəlz əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel moral doubt about doing
To feel that something may be wrong or bad to do, so you are not sure if you should do it.
Exemple
- She has serious scruples about testing the product on animals.
- Many voters have scruples about supporting a candidate with such a record.
- I have some scruples about accepting such an expensive gift.
not a scruple of
1/nˈɑt ə skɹˈupəl əv/
fixed phrase
literary
not even the smallest amount
Not even the smallest amount of a feeling or quality, often used for strong criticism.
Exemple
- He showed not a scruple of remorse after the verdict.
- There is not a scruple of honesty in that offer.
- She felt not a scruple of fear as she spoke.
without a scruple of
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə skɹˈupəl əv/
fixed phrase
literary
with no trace of a quality
With no amount at all of a certain feeling or quality, for example pity, doubt, or mercy.
Exemple
- They acted without a scruple of pity toward the refugees.
- He took the money without a scruple of doubt.
- She criticized him without a scruple of mercy.