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

Mary was almost overscrupulous about not allowing them to disturb the two, who were supposed to be giving all their time and effort to language study.

From Have We No Rights? A frank discussion of the "rights" of missionaries by Williamson, Mabel

Tush—man!" said Sir Hugh; "this is to be overscrupulous.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry

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

But, my dear James, you really are overscrupulous.

From Deadham Hard by Malet, Lucas