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Watchful vs Scrupulous - What's the difference?

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Watchful is a related term of scrupulous.


As adjectives the difference between watchful and scrupulous

is that watchful is observant, vigilant and aware while scrupulous is exactly and carefully conducted.

watchful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • observant, vigilant and aware
  • * Sysops keep a watchful eye on wiki edits.

    • 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