Scrupulous vs Vigilant - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between scrupulous and vigilant

is that scrupulous is exactly and carefully conducted while vigilant is watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary.

(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

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

* unscrupulous

(en adjective)

Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary

Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

* watchful, alert, wary, aware, on the qui vive

* vigilantly