scruples

NOUN

8 LETTERS · STARTS WITH S

scruples is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS

S1C3R1U1P3L1E1S1

1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS

DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36

MEANING

What does scruples mean?

NOUN · 1 SENSE

1

Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions.

SYNONYMS

CONSCIENCE MORAL SENSE SENSE OF RIGHT AND WRONG

BROADER

ETHICAL MOTIVE ETHICS MORALITY MORALS

NARROWER

SENSE OF DUTY SENSE OF SHAME SMALL VOICE SUPEREGO VOICE OF CONSCIENCE WEE SMALL VOICE