Antonyms for dutiful

Grammar : Adj

Spell : doo-tuh-fuhl, dyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu-

Definition of dutiful

Origin : 1550s, from duty + -ful. Related: Dutifully.

adj obedient

Example sentences :

As for Lady Johnson, she is too dutiful and wise a woman to have any wishes that are not her husband's.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Her impartial and dutiful reasonings on her difficult situation.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

But she was dutiful to him, and he was circumspect in his behaviour before her.
Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

And will it suit you to be dutiful if your uncle accepts this monstrous proposal?
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

"What my father says is always correct," replied the dutiful son.
Extract from : « Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess » by Henry W. Fischer

He was not only a very affectionate son, but a dutiful good child to her.
Extract from : « The Rector » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

If she had only been dutiful to her husband, she would have been a perfect woman.
Extract from : « Ixion In Heaven » by Benjamin Disraeli

But should she not, would you abide by her decision, like a dutiful daughter?
Extract from : « Molly Brown's Orchard Home » by Nell Speed

I know that I am your son, and I want to be dutiful, but I have my own individuality as well.
Extract from : « Michael » by E. F. Benson

Had the Duke said what he did, I would have taken it with a dutiful bow and a silent tongue.
Extract from : « Simon Dale » by Anthony Hope

Synonyms for dutiful

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