Righteous
Righteous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: a righteous man can be trusted to act honorably regardless of the circumstances
Scrupulous is a synonym for righteous in good topic. In some cases you can use "Scrupulous" instead an adjective "Righteous".
Scrupulous
Scrupulous adjective - Guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong.
Usage example: an exemplar of morality who was scrupulous in all of his dealings
Righteous is a synonym for scrupulous in honest topic. Sometimes you can use "Righteous" instead an adjective "Scrupulous".
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Even the most scrupulous members of the Square are usually self-righteous borderline criminals at best.
Source: Series / EastEnders
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