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- [doo-tuh-fuh l, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu-/
- /ˌʌnˈdjuːtɪfʊl /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo-tuh-fuh l, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu-/
Definitions of undutiful word
- adjective undutiful performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child. 1
- adjective undutiful required by duty; proceeding from or expressive of a sense of duty: dutiful attention. 1
- adjective undutiful not dutiful; disobedient or disrespectful 0
- adjective undutiful Not dutiful. 0
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Origin of undutiful
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 Undutiful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
undutiful 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.
undutiful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undutiful
adj undutiful
- impious — not pious or religious; lacking reverence for God, religious practices, etc.; irreligious; ungodly.
adjective undutiful
- apostate — An apostate is someone who has abandoned their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles.
- defiling — Present participle of defile.
- desecrating — Present participle of desecrate.
Antonyms for undutiful
adj undutiful
- dutiful — performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.
- incumbent on — holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
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