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Meaning of obedient
The primary meaning of "obedient" is being willing to obey or comply with someone's wishes or orders.
Etymology of obedient
The word "obedient" originates from the Old French "obedient", which is derived from the Latin "obedientem", the present participle of "obedire", meaning "to obey"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who willingly submit to authority or rules, showcasing a sense of duty and responsibility
Synonyms
compliant
submissive
dutiful
obedient
observant
respectful
acquiescent
docile
tractable
amenable
yielding
pliable
pliant
deferential
submissive
conforming
cooperative
law-abiding
faithful
loyal
devoted
dedicated
diligent
attentive
mindful
heedful
responsive
receptive
agreeable
willing
accommodating
obliging
meek
humble
mild
gentle
peaceful
quiet
calm
serene
tranquil
submissive
yielding
obedient
dutiful
faithful
loyal
devoted
dedicated
diligent
law-abiding
compliant
submissive
acquiescent
docile
tractable
amenable
conforming
cooperative
respectful
observant
attentive
heedful
responsive
receptive
agreeable
willing
accommodating
obliging
Definitions
- Complying or willing to comply with someone's wishes or orders
- * Showing willingness to obey rules or authority
Usage Examples
- The children were obedient and listened to their teacher's instructions
- * The new employee was very obedient and followed all the company's rules and regulations
- * The dog was obedient and responded well to commands
Antonyms
disobedient
defiant
rebellious
unruly
uncooperative
noncompliant
resistant
unmanageable
uncontrollable
recalcitrant
stubborn
obstinate
intractable
refractory
headstrong
wayward
willful
contrary
perverse
unyielding
uncompliant
insubordinate
mutinous
seditious
insurgent
riotous
tumultuous
lawless
disorderly
chaotic
anarchic
rebellious
defiant
disobedient
noncompliant
uncooperative
resistant
unmanageable
uncontrollable
recalcitrant
stubborn
obstinate
intractable
refractory
headstrong
wayward
willful
contrary
perverse