scrupulous scrupulous /ˈskruːpjələs/

adjective

1. Characterized by extreme care and great effort  ( painstaking , scrupulous , conscientious )
   characterized by extreme care and great effort
    Conscientious application to the work at hand
   conscientious application to the work at hand
    Painstaking research
   painstaking research
    Scrupulous attention to details
   scrupulous attention to details
   
2. Having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled  ( scrupulous )
   having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
    Less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance
   less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance