What does the word scruples mean in the excerpt from The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell?

Answer 1

It means someone's morals or ethical beliefs or considerations that inhibits or restrains that person from certain actions.

Answer 2

In "The Most Dangerous Game," the word scruples refers to Rainsford's ethical hesitation or reluctance to participate in General Zaroff's hunting game. It showcases Rainsford's internal conflict over the moral implications of hunting other human beings.