obedient
What is another word for obedient? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Willing to follow instructions or do what someone in authority says.
Antonyms
disobedient
dominant
argumentative
breachy
defiant
contumacious
froward
immorigerous
inobedient
insubmissive
insubordinate
insurgent
nonobedient
obstreperous
rebellious
recalcitrant
recusant
refractory
restiff
restive
unbowsome
unbuxom
uncompliant
uncontrollable
uncooperative
ungovernable
unmanageable
unobedient
unobeying
unruly
unobliging
unsubmissive
untoward
volitient
How to use obedient
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
obedient child
obedient dog
blindly obedient
Etymology
From Old French obedient, from Latin oboediens, "obeying" — from the same root as obey.
Full origin of obedient →Frequently asked questions
What does “obedient” mean?
The word “obedient” means willing to follow instructions or do what someone in authority says. In plain terms, doing as you're told, without arguing.
How do you pronounce “obedient”?
“Obedient” is pronounced uh-BEE-deernt (/əˈbidiənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “obedient” in a sentence?
Here is “obedient” used in a sentence: “The dog was so obedient it sat the moment she gave the command.”
What is the opposite of “obedient”?
The opposite of “obedient” — its antonyms — are disobedient, dominant, argumentative, breachy and defiant.
What part of speech is “obedient”?
“Obedient” is an adjective.
Where does the word “obedient” come from?
The word “obedient” comes from Latin. From Old French obedient, from Latin oboediens, "obeying" — from the same root as obey.
Is “obedient” a common word?
“Obedient” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
