Grit and Scruples

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Grit noun - The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.

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Scruples and grit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scruples" instead a noun "Grit".

Nearby Word: gritty

Scruples noun - Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions.

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Grit and scruples are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grit" instead a noun "Scruples".

less	less grit	less scruples
least	least grit	least scruples

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