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Synonyms & Similar Words
compliant
submissive
dutiful
obedient
acquiescent
yielding
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amenable
submissive
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docile
pliable
flexible
responsive
conforming
law-abiding
respectful
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humble
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compliant
accommodating
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observant
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Meaning of Obedient
The primary meaning of "obedient" is being willing to obey or comply with orders, rules, or authority.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "obedient" as willingly complying with rules, orders, or authority, showing a willingness to obey.
- * It can also describe something that is responsive to a control or command, such as a machine or a device.
Etymology of Obedient
The word "obedient" originates from the Old French word "obedient," which is derived from the Latin word "obedientem," meaning "obedient" or "compliant."
The Latin word is a combination of "ob" (toward) and "edere" (to listen), and it has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone or something that is willing to obey or comply.
Example Uses
- The teacher praised the student for being obedient and following the classroom rules.
- * The new employee was very obedient and quickly learned the company's policies and procedures.
- * The robot was designed to be obedient and responsive to voice commands.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disobedient
defiant
rebellious
noncompliant
uncooperative
resistant
stubborn
obstinate
contrary
unmanageable
unruly
wayward
disorderly
insubordinate
mutinous
seditious
refractory
recalcitrant
intractable
contumacious
headstrong
willful
unyielding
inflexible