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duteous

adjective

/ˈdjuːtiəs/

Meaning

dutiful; obedient and respectful

The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.

obedient, respectful, submissive, compliant

disobedient, rebellious, defiant

duteous child, duteous behavior, duteous response

brave, valiant, courageous

showing intense and eager enjoyment or approval

Extremely attentive to details and careful about doing what is right.

easily annoyed or made angry

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand