dutiful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːtɪfl/

Definition

Showing a strong sense of duty; behaving as you should.

Examples

• He was a dutiful son, visiting his parents every week.

• She performed her dutiful tasks with great care.

• The soldiers were expected to be dutiful and obedient.

How to Use dutiful

dutiful to (prepositional phrase)

Showing a sense of duty towards someone or something. — "He was dutiful to his parents throughout their lives."

Synonyms of dutiful

Words with a similar meaning to dutiful:

• obedient
• responsible
• conscientious
• compliant

Antonyms of dutiful

Words with the opposite meaning to dutiful:

• disobedient
• neglectful

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