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- [oh-bee-dee-uh nt]
- /oʊˈbi di ənt/
- /əˈbiː.di.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-bee-dee-uh nt]
- /oʊˈbi di ənt/
Definitions of obedient word
- adjective obedient obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son. 1
- noun obedient Complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's will. 1
- adjective obedient dog: docile 1
- adjective obedient child, person: compliant 1
- adjective obedient A person or animal who is obedient does what they are told to do. 0
- adjective obedient obeying or willing to obey 0
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Origin of obedient
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin oboedient- (stem of oboediēns), present participle of oboedīre to obey; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Obedient
noun
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preposition
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obedient popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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 obedient
adverb obedient
- under — beneath and covered by: under a table; under a tree.
adjective obedient
- compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
- dutiful — performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.
- submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- biddable — having sufficient value to be bid on, as a hand or suit at bridge
Antonyms for obedient
adjective obedient
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
- disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
- inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
- inconstant — not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend.
- neglectful — characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often followed by of): neglectful of one's health.
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