overscrupulous

Example Sentences

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Most men would aver that he was overscrupulous, a man often rendered impotent by the severity of his own dedication.

From Time Magazine Archive

But law, though merciless and probably not overscrupulous in the investigation of crime, did not satisfy the popular passions, which had been let loose by these wide and general accusations.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

"We will rout these fancies of an overscrupulous generosity, my dear Lady Busshe."

From The Egoist by Meredith, George

But, my dear James, you really are overscrupulous.

From Deadham Hard by Malet, Lucas

Both were determined to make money when it was possible, and were, sometimes, not overscrupulous in their transactions.

From The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia by Champney, James Wells