Definitions for the word, scruple

(n.) A weight of twenty grains; the third part of a dram.

(n.) Hence, a very small quantity; a particle.

(n.) Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or hesitation proceeding from motives of conscience.

(v. i.) To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards an action, on account of considerations of conscience or expedience.

(v. t.) To excite scruples in; to cause to scruple.

(v. t.) To regard with suspicion; to hesitate at; to question.


105 words found in the Scrabble word, scruple



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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