Skrupel
derNounscruple; misgiving
English translations
- 01
scruples
- 02
qualms
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Gefühl von Zweifel oder Zögern, etwas zu tun, weil man glaubt, dass es moralisch falsch ist.
- English meaning
- scruple
- Synonym
- Bedenken, Gewissensbisse
- German example
- Er hatte keine Skrupel, seine Konkurrenten zu betrügen.
- English example
- He had no scruples about cheating his competitors.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Skrupel
- Plural Form
- die Skrupel
Related words
- skrupellos
Unscrupulous
- ruchlos
Ruthless
- rücksichtslos
reckless, inconsiderate
- gewissenlos
Unscrupulous
- aasen
To profiteer, to exploit
- mit allen Wassern gewaschen sein
To be a smooth operator
- schamlos
Shameless
- prinzipienfrei
Unprincipled
- Ruchlosigkeit
Ruthlessness refers to the behavior of a person who acts unscrupulously, unconscionably, and without regard for others.
- Abgefeimtheit
cunning; craftiness; guile
Example sentences with “Skrupel”
Er hat keine Skrupel. (He has no scruples.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Skrupel masculine?
Yes, it is masculine (der Skrupel).