41 entries under scrupulous topic. ×

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thorough(adjective, close, exact, certain, complex)
24
meticulous(adjective, person, close, complete, tough)
21
careful(adjective, close, complete, tough, fancy)
16
fussy(adjective, complex, careful, steady, precise)
14
perfectionist(adjective, careful, thorough)
13
particular(adjective, close, complete, tough, exact)
12
exact(adjective, complete, tough, fancy, certain)
11
precise(adjective, fancy, harsh, exact, certain)
8
punctual(adjective, characteristic, time, quality, speed)
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detailed(adjective, close, complete, tough, fancy)
5
cautious(adjective, careful, thorough)
4
accurate(adjective, complete, exact, certain, full)
4
businesslike(adjective, activity, exact, careful, regular)
4
heedful(adjective, exact, careful, thorough)
3
deliberate(adjective, slow, exact, careful, precise)
3
conscionable(adjective, exact, careful, thorough)
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neat(adjective, exact, careful, regular, precise)
3
nice(honorable, reliable, demanding, meticulous)
3
persnickety(adjective, harsh, informal, careful, thorough)
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systematic(adjective, exact, full, careful, regular)
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