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Stringent vs Scrupulous - What's the difference?

stringent | scrupulous |

As adjectives the difference between stringent and scrupulous

is that stringent is strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe while scrupulous is exactly and carefully conducted.

stringent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
    • They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.

    Related terms

    * strict * stricture

    Anagrams

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    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