1. (

• scrupulous

) having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled; "less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance" ;

2. (

• conscientious ,
• painstaking ,
• scrupulous

) characterized by extreme care and great effort; "conscientious application to the work at hand"; "painstaking research"; "scrupulous attention to details" ;