SAT TOEFL scruple Definition A moral objection or hesitation about doing something. Example "He had no scruples about lying to protect his friend." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → TOEFL Quiz → ← scrunch scrupulous → Study tips featuring "scruple" Let the Argument Reveal Unfamiliar Word Meanings Map Each Word Into a Connected Network Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal