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Definition of
Dutiful
Dutiful
dut·i·ful
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Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
the state or quality of being motivated by what you believe is expected of you, as opposed to your own desires;
e.g. He was a dutiful husband, caring for all her needs before his own.
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Deferential
Ladylike
Manageable
Obsequious
Placable
Respectful
Reverent
Reverential
Subservient
Sycophantic
Teachable
Opposite Words
Abusive
Antic
Bad
Belittling
Caddish
Coltish
Contemptuous
Contrary
Dabbling
Demeaning
Derogatory
Discourteous
Disloyal
Disparaging
Errant
Faithless
False
Fay
Fickle
Fractious
Frisky
Frolicsome
Froward
Ill-bred
Ill-mannered
Impertinent
Impolite
Impudent
Inconsiderate
Inconstant
Insolent
Irreverent
Larky
Lippy
Mannered
Mischievous
Monkeyish
Naughty
Offensive
Perfidious
Playful
Recreant
Rollicking
Rude
Scornful
Sportful
Sportive
Thoughtless
Traitorous
Treacherous
Unamenable
Uncalled-for
Uncivil
Undutiful
Unfaithful
Ungracious
Unhandsome
Unmannered
Unmannerly
Untrue
Worse
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Attentive
Biddable
Civil
Compliant
Conformable
Conscientious
Considerate
Constant
Courteous
Dedicated
Devoted
Devout
Diplomatic
Docile
Down-the-line
Ethic
Ethical
Faithful
Fast
Fawning
Genteel
Good
Gracious
Hagiographic
Honest
Honorable
Just
Kind
Law-abiding
Loyal
Mannerly
Moral
Obedient
Obsequious
Pious
Polite
Politic
Principled
Reverent
Reverential
Scrupulous
Servile
Solicitous
Stanch
Staunch
Steadfast
Steady
Submissive
Subservient
Sycophantic
Tactful
The
Thoughtful
Tractable
True
True-blue
Well-bred
Worshipful
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