All 3 Uses of
scrupulous
in
The Bourne Ultimatum
- There was a pattern of strange convergence, the strangest being the inclusion of a frightened, unscrupulous attorney named Gates.†
- Of course not, as long as there are liars and unscrupulous lawyers to bribe and advise the liars.
*unscrupulous = unethicalstandard prefix: The prefix "un-" in unscrupulous means not and reverses the meaning of scrupulous. This is the same pattern you see in words like unhappy, unknown, and unlucky.
- I've scrupulously kept every receipt," went on the deputy, gathering steam as he continued reading.†
Definition:
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(scrupulous) careful to behave ethically and/or diligently (with great care and attention to detail)