overscrupulous
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of overscrupulous
First recorded in 1590–1600; over- + scrupulous
Example Sentences
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Most men would aver that he was overscrupulous, a man often rendered impotent by the severity of his own dedication.
From Time Magazine Archive
Had the well-beloved Honoria, in a moment of overscrupulous conscientiousness permitted herself to hoist danger signals?
From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Lucas Malet
He, of course, for awhile tried his hand at persuading Mr. Harding that he was foolish, overscrupulous, self-willed, and weak-minded; but he tried in vain.
From Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope
But, my dear James, you really are overscrupulous.
From Deadham Hard by Lucas Malet
Both were determined to make money when it was possible, and were, sometimes, not overscrupulous in their transactions.
From The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia by James Wells Champney
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