Definition of Scruples

internal factors that prevent a person from behaving in a certain manner

Examples of Scruples in a sentence

Janet has no scruples about mistreating people who mistreat her.  

Although Alan would like to participate in the challenge, his religious scruples will not allow him to participate in a drinking event.  

Many individuals will ignore their scruples for the right price.  

Because Sylvester is a mercenary, he has no scruples about killing someone for money.  

Surprisingly, the minister does not have scruples that prevent him from stealing church funds.  

If a man has no scruples, there is not a great deal he will not do.  

Marshall’s religious scruples would not allow him to get a much-needed blood transfusion.  

Since the swindler had no scruples, he was not concerned about selling the old woman a worthless life insurance policy.  

My teenage daughter likes to joke and say her moral scruples prohibit her from doing chores.  

Elaine’s lack of scruples allowed her to keep the lost money without any qualms.  

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