Credulous vs Scrupulous - What's the difference?
credulous | scrupulous |
Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.
(obsolete) Believed too readily.
Exactly and carefully conducted.
Having scruples or compunctions.
Precise; exact or strict
As adjectives the difference between credulous and scrupulous
is that credulous is excessively ready to believe things; gullible while scrupulous is exactly and carefully conducted.credulous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Derived terms
* credulously * credulousnessSynonyms
* naive, unworldly * See also:Antonyms
* incredulousReferences
* (etymology)scrupulous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- He is scrupulous in his finances.
- He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company.