Scruple

Synonyms of scruple

• hesitation
• qualm
• misgiving

Antonyms of scruple

• conviction
• certainty
• confidence

Collocations of scruple

moral scruple

Frequency: 70 %

She had a moral scruple about lying to her boss.

ethical scruple

Frequency: 60 %

The politician claimed to have no ethical scruple about accepting donations from lobbyists.

religious scruple

Frequency: 50 %

The nun's religious scruple prevented her from attending the event.

personal scruple

Frequency: 45 %

He had a personal scruple against eating meat due to his beliefs.

Idiomatic Expressions for scruple

• Phrase: Not have a scruple in the world
  Meaning: To have no moral qualms or reservations
  Usage: She lied to get ahead and didn't have a scruple in the world.