scruples

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A form of scruple — Hesitation to act from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; doubt, hesitation or unwillingness due to motives of conscience; moral qualm.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of scruple
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of scruple

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
consciencemoral sensesense of right and wrong
Broader
ethical motiveethicsmorals
Also see
consciencemoral sense

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