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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