dutiful
1 synonym and 3 antonyms for dutiful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Careful to do what duty, obligation, or respect requires, without complaint.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use dutiful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dutiful son
dutiful employee
dutiful obedience
Etymology
Formed from "duty" plus "-ful," meaning "full of a sense of duty."
Full origin of dutiful →Frequently asked questions
What does “dutiful” mean?
The word “dutiful” means careful to do what duty, obligation, or respect requires, without complaint. In plain terms, someone who reliably does what's expected of them out of a sense of responsibility.
How do you use “dutiful” in a sentence?
Here is “dutiful” used in a sentence: “Their dutiful son visited every Sunday without fail.”
What part of speech is “dutiful”?
“Dutiful” is an adjective.
