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scruple
ˈskruːpl
noun
skrupuł
Also
opory(m)
Definition
A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.
Examples
He had no scruples about lying to get what he wanted.
Nie miał żadnych skrupułów, by kłamać, aby dostać to, czego chciał.
She felt a sudden scruple about betraying her friend.
Poczuła nagłe opory przed zdradzeniem przyjaciółki.
Synonyms
Collocations
moral scruplehave no scruplesovercome one's scruples
verb
mieć skrupuły
Also
wahać się
Definition
To hesitate or be reluctant to do something out of moral considerations.
Examples
He would not scruple to use any means to achieve his goal.
Nie wahałby się użyć wszelkich środków, aby osiągnąć swój cel.
She scrupled at the thought of deceiving her parents.
Miała skrupuły na myśl o oszukaniu rodziców.
Collocations
scruple to do somethingscruple about
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