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Definition of scrupulous : 1. Careful; cautious; exact; nice; as, scrupulous abstinence from labor; scrupulous performance of duties.
2. Full ofscrupules; inclined to scruple; nicely doubtful; hesitating to determine or to act, from a fear of offending or of doing wrong.
3. Given to making objections; captious.
4. Liable to be doubted; doubtful; nice.

Synonyms:

honorable, ethical, upright, painstaking, religious, circumspect

Epicurean, perspicacious, demanding, delicate, particular, careful, fussy, diligent, flawless, methodical, qualmish, picky, proper, discriminating, finicky, exacting, prudish, discerning, rigorous, prim, persnickety, squeamish, dainty, critical, correct, precise, mincing, conscientious, severe, fastidious, accurate, priggish, hypercritical, meticulous, literal, punctilious, choosy

mindful, ready, responsible, cautious, provident, watchful, strict, finical, attentive, regardful, vigilant, guarded, observant, alert, heedful, thorough, sharp-eyed, thoughtful, prudent, prepared

Usage examples:

• But even those who professed to like him best, and to be the least scrupulous with regard to public virtue, still spoke with a sort of facetious contempt of Sir Ulick, as a thorough- going friend of the powers that be- as a hack of administration- as a man who knew well enough what he was about. - "Tales & Novels, Vol. IX [Contents: Harrington; Thoughts on Bores; Ormond]", Maria Edgeworth.
• My father had an old- fashioned feeling about the Fourth Commandment, which made him scrupulous as to using any animal on Sunday; and even when, in bad weather, or for visitors, the larger carriage was used, he always walked. - "Chantry House", Charlotte M. Yonge.
• He hoped to secure the approbation of his mistress by scrupulous obedience to all her commands, and faithful care of all that belonged to her. - "The Parent's Assistant", Maria Edgeworth.