Meaning & use
Scrupulosity
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Extreme or excessive conscientiousness, especially about moral or religious matters, often to the point of persistent doubt or anxiety.
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His scrupulosity made him rewrite the report five times, terrified of any small error.
In psychology, scrupulosity is recognized as a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder centered on moral or religious fears.
A note on using this word
In clinical settings, "scrupulosity" specifically names an OCD subtype involving obsessive moral or religious guilt.
Words with a similar meaning
conscientiousnessmeticulousness
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Words with an opposite meaning
carelessness
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