Obedient
/əˈbiːdiənt/
Obedient means listening to and following rules or instructions from someone, like a parent or teacher.
Examples
- The obedient dog followed every command, which made it easy for its owner to teach it new tricks.
- In class, the obedient students listened carefully to the teacher and completed their assignments on time.
- My little brother is very obedient when Mom asks him to help set the table for dinner.
Synonyms
submissive
compliant
dutiful
respectful
well-behaved
Antonyms
disobedient
rebellious
defiant
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