Definition

Being very careful and precise about doing things right, often to an extreme degree.

Example

Her overscrupulous nature made her double-check every detail of the report before submission.

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who is too overscrupulous about the rules?

Yeah, it can be really frustrating sometimes.

I mean, I appreciate being careful, but there's a limit, right?

Exactly! Sometimes you just need to relax a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overscrupulous → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "scrupulous" (from Latin "scrupulosus", meaning full of scruples or moral doubts). The word describes someone who is excessively concerned with details or moral correctness.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') careful about moral issues ('scrupulous') — that's why overscrupulous means being overly meticulous about right and wrong.

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