overscrupulous

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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

True, his eulogists admitted then, as they admit now, Vanderbilt was not overscrupulous in getting property that he wanted.

From Great Fortunes from Railroads by Myers, Gustavus

Had the well-beloved Honoria, in a moment of overscrupulous conscientiousness permitted herself to hoist danger signals?

From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas

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

From The Egoist by Meredith, George

He, of course, for awhile tried his hand at persuading Mr. Harding that he was foolish, overscrupulous, self-willed, and weak-minded; but he tried in vain.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony