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Scrupulous vs Decorous - What's the difference?

scrupulous | decorous |

As adjectives the difference between scrupulous and decorous

is that scrupulous is exactly and carefully conducted while decorous is marked by proper behavior.

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

    decorous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by proper behavior. (rfex)
  • * 1919 ,
  • But who can fathom the subtleties of the human heart? Certainly not those who expect from it only decorous sentiments and normal emotions.