1scru·ple 
/ˈskru:pəl/ noun
plural scruples /ˈskru:pəl/ noun : a feeling that prevents you from doing something that you think is wrong [count] — usually plural ▪ They seem to have no scruples [=qualms] about distorting the truth. ▪ moral/religious scruples ▪ a woman without scruples [noncount] ▪ She acted without scruple.
