Both Uses of
scrupulous
in
And Then There Were None
- Got a reputation for daring and for not being overscrupulous.†
p. 277.9 *standard prefix: The prefix "over-" in overscrupulous means excessively. This is the same pattern as seen in words like overconfident, overemphasize, and overstimulate.
- I have always been strictly just and scrupulous in my summing up of a case.†
p. 287.3scrupulous = careful to behave ethically and/or diligently
Definition:
careful to behave ethically and/or diligently (with great care and attention to detail)