I can't think of a sentence that has the word 'scruple' (as in "Dear me," said the general, quite unruffled, "again that unpleasant word. But I think I can show you that your scruples are quite ill founded.")

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Your scruples are your moral standards. Someone who is referred to as unscrupulous is someone who has no moral standards and behaves badly, illegally, etc.

Try writing a sentence of your own, and we'll let you know how you did.

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Here's the definition from the American Heritage Dictionary:

"An uneasy feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action. See Synonyms at qualm."

How about --

My SCRUPLES prevented me from cheating on the test.

To come up with a sentence containing the word "scruple," you can follow these steps:

1. Understand the meaning of the word "scruple." A scruple can refer to a feeling of doubt or hesitation about the morality or appropriateness of an action.

2. Identify the context or subject in which you want the sentence to be used. This will help you in crafting a meaningful sentence.

3. Think about situations or actions that could be associated with having scruples. For example, a person might have scruples about cheating on a test, lying to a friend, or taking advantage of someone's vulnerability.

4. Combine these elements to create a sentence. Here's an example:
"Despite his desire for quick financial gain, John's scruples prevented him from participating in the scam."

In this sentence, "scruples" is used to convey John's moral hesitation or doubts about being involved in the scam, highlighting his ethical concerns or principles.