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be scrupulous
[bi ˈskruːpjələs]
verb phrase
ser escrupuloso
1.
to be extremely careful and precise in one's actions or work; to pay strict attention to ethical principles
She is scrupulous about meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.
Ela é escrupulosa em cumprir prazos e manter altos padrões.
2.
to be honest and conscientious; to avoid doing anything dishonest or unethical
The accountant was scrupulous in his financial reporting.
O contador foi escrupuloso em seus relatórios financeiros.
Synonyms
be meticulous
be conscientious
be careful
be precise
be honest
be ethical
Antonyms
be careless
be negligent
be dishonest
be unethical
be sloppy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser escrupuloso
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ser escrupuloso
standard European Portuguese usage
General
ser criterioso
alternative, more formal Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's hands clean
by the book
cover all the bases
dot every i and cross every t
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