Dutiful and Disobedient

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

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Disobedient is an antonym for dutiful in topics: conscientious, obedient.

Nearby Word: dutifully

Disobedient adjective - Not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority.

Usage example: disobedient children

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Dutiful is an antonym for disobedient in defiant topic.

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