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, my dear James, you really are overscrupulous.

From Deadham Hard by Malet, Lucas

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

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

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

From The Egoist by Meredith, George