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Term: over-scrupulous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Excessively attentive to details or moral principles

Description: Over-scrupulous refers to someone who is excessively cautious, meticulous, or strict when it comes to adhering to moral principles or paying attention to details. They may excessively fuss about sticking to rules or following guidelines.

Example sentence: Mary is an over-scrupulous accountant who meticulously audits every expense to ensure complete accuracy.

Sense 2: Excessively conscientious or self-disciplined

Description: Over-scrupulous in this sense suggests someone who is excessively careful in carrying out responsibilities, often leading to perfectionism or self-discipline. They may be overly concerned about making mistakes or not meeting high expectations.

Example sentence: John's over-scrupulous work ethic has made him an indispensable part of the team, but it also causes him unnecessary stress.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In an overly cautious or meticulous manner

Description: When used as an adverb, over-scrupulously describes how someone does something with excessive care, attention to detail, or adherence to moral principles.

Example sentence: The author over-scrupulously researched every historical fact for the novel to ensure accuracy.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A person characterized by excessive scrupulousness

Description: Over-scrupulous can also be used as a noun to refer to someone who demonstrates an excessive level of scrupulousness or adherence to moral principles. It describes a person's character.

Example sentence: The over-scrupulous always struggle with making decisions as they fear any potential ethical breaches.

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