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Meticulously vs Scrupulous - What's the difference?

meticulously | scrupulous |

As an adverb meticulously

is in a meticulous manner.

As an adjective scrupulous is

exactly and carefully conducted.

meticulously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a meticulous manner.

    • scrupulous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Exactly and carefully conducted.
    • He is scrupulous in his finances.
  • Having scruples or compunctions.
    • He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company.
  • Precise; exact or strict

    • Synonyms

    * meticulous, painstaking * worried * ethical, fair-minded, honourable, just, moral, righteous * See also

    Antonyms

    * unscrupulous

    Related terms

    * scrupulously * scrupulousness