dutiful
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du·ti·ful
(do͞o′tĭ-fəl, dyo͞o′-)adj.
1. Careful to fulfill obligations.
2. Expressing or filled with a sense of obligation.
du′ti·ful·ly adv.
du′ti·ful·ness n.
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dutiful
(ˈdjuːtɪfʊl)adj
1. exhibiting or having a sense of duty
2. characterized by or resulting from a sense of duty: a dutiful answer.
ˈdutifully adv
ˈdutifulness n
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du•ti•ful
(ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu-)adj.
1. performing the duties expected or required of one; respectful; obedient: a dutiful child.
2. proceeding from or expressive of a sense of duty.
[1545–55]
du′ti•ful•ly, adv.
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| Adj. | 1. | dutiful - willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect; "a dutiful child"; "a dutiful citizen"; "Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife"; obedient - dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority; "an obedient soldier"; "obedient children"; "a little man obedient to his wife"; "the obedient colonies...are heavily taxed; the refractory remain unburdened"- Edmund Burke |
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dutiful
adjective conscientious, devoted, obedient, respectful, compliant, submissive, docile, deferential, reverential, filial, punctilious, duteous (archaic) The days of the dutiful wife are over.
uncaring, disrespectful, disobedient, remiss, insubordinate
uncaring, disrespectful, disobedient, remiss, insubordinate
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dutiful
adjectiveMarked by courteous submission or respect:
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duty
(ˈdjuːti) – plural ˈduties – noun1. what one ought morally or legally to do. He acted out of duty; I do my duty as a responsible citizen.deber
2. an action or task requiring to be done, especially one attached to a job. I had a few duties to perform in connection with my job.obligación
3. (a) tax on goods. You must pay duty when you bring wine into the country.impuesto
ˈdutiable adjective (of goods) on which tax is to be paid. sujeto a derechos de aduana
ˈdutiful adjective (negative undutiful) careful to do what one should. a dutiful daughter.obediente
ˌduty-ˈfree adjective free from tax. duty-free wines.libre de impuestos
off duty not actually working and not liable to be asked to do so: The doctor's off duty this weekend; () adjective (etc)She spends her off-duty hours at home. no estar de guardia
on duty carrying out one's duties or liable to be asked to do so during a certain period. I'm on duty again this evening. estar de guardia, estar de servicio
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