All 4 Uses of
scrupulous
in
Emma
- "So scrupulous for others," he continued, "and yet so careless for herself!†
Chpt 1.15-16
- "If I did not know her to be happy now," said Emma, seriously, "which, in spite of every little drawback from her scrupulous conscience, she must be, I could not bear these thanks;—for, oh!†
Chpt 3.11-12
- I thought her, on a thousand occasions, unnecessarily scrupulous and cautious:
Chpt 3.13-14 *scrupulous = extremely careful to do everything properly
- "Oh! you are too scrupulous, indeed you are," cried Emma warmly, and taking her hand.†
Chpt 3.15-16
Definition:
-
(scrupulous) careful to behave ethically and/or diligently (with great care and attention to detail)