Deferent and Undutiful

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Deferent adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

Usage example: though he's already attained star status, the rookie remains deferent to the team's veteran players

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Undutiful is an antonym for deferent.

Undutiful adjective - Lacking due respect or dutifulness.

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Deferent is an antonym for undutiful.

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