overscrupulous in a sentence
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Definition
Overscrupulous: excessively attentive to detail and accuracy, often to the point of causing delays or frustration.
Crossword clues for overscrupulous
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "overscrupulous".
- Excessively meticulous in work habits.
- Overly concerned with minor details.
- Obsessively careful about accuracy.
- Too focused on precision and correctness.
- Hyper-aware of small mistakes.
Overscrupulous sentence examples
- Her overscrupulous attention to detail often slowed down the project, but it ensured nothing was overlooked.
- The accountant's overscrupulous nature led to thorough audits, but sometimes frustrated his less meticulous colleagues.
- While being overscrupulous can be a virtue in some situations, it may also lead to unnecessary stress and perfectionism.
- The overscrupulous editor combed through every line, ensuring there were no typos or inconsistencies in the manuscript.
- His overscrupulous adherence to the rules made him a respected figure, yet it also isolated him from more easygoing peers.