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- [doo-tuh-fuh l, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu-/
- /ˈdjuː.tɪ.fəl/
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- [doo-tuh-fuh l, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu-/
Definitions of dutiful word
- adjective dutiful performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child. 1
- adjective dutiful required by duty; proceeding from or expressive of a sense of duty: dutiful attention. 1
- noun dutiful Conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty. 1
- adjective dutiful person: diligent 1
- adjective dutiful action: done out of duty 1
- adjective dutiful If you say that someone is dutiful, you mean that they do everything that they are expected to do. 0
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Origin of dutiful
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; duty + -ful
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Parts of speech for Dutiful
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dutiful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dutiful
adj dutiful
- conscientious — Someone who is conscientious is very careful to do their work properly.
- binding — A binding promise, agreement, or decision must be obeyed or carried out.
- compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
- deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
- devoted — Someone who is devoted to a person loves that person very much.
adjective dutiful
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- well-behaved — to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself: The ship behaves well.
- loyal — faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
Antonyms for dutiful
adj dutiful
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
- faithless — not adhering to allegiance, promises, vows, or duty: the faithless behavior of Benedict Arnold.
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- unfaithful — not faithful; false to duty, obligation, or promises; faithless; disloyal.
- undutiful — performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.
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