Word: scruple
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scru
ple
Definition: Hesitation to act from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; doubt, hesitation or unwillingness due to motives of conscience.
Morphemes:
Affix: scruple
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Hesitation to act from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; doubt, hesitation or unwillingness due to motives of conscience.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scrūpus
Language: la
Decoded: scrupus
Meaning: rough or sharp stone; anxiety
Affix: -ulus
Language: la
Decoded: -ulus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.