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dutiful

 

[ หˆdjuหtษชfษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

responsible behavior

Dutiful refers to someone who shows a strong sense of responsibility and obedience towards their obligations, especially in a moral or ethical sense. These individuals often fulfill their duties and commitments, showing respect for rules and hierarchy. The term suggests a positive connotation of loyalty and adherence to expectations in various contexts, such as family, work, or society. Dutiful behavior can be seen as virtuous, highlighting the importance of fulfilling one's roles.

Synonyms

devoted, loyal, obedient, servile.

Examples of usage

  • The dutiful son always helps his parents.
  • She is known for her dutiful commitment to her job.
  • His dutiful nature earned him the respect of his peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "dutiful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deveras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเฅเคคเคตเฅเคฏเคจเคฟเคทเฅเค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pflichtbewusst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ taat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obowiฤ…zkowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พฉๅ‹™ๆ„Ÿใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท devoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deberoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sorumluluk sahibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฌด๊ฐ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povinnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povinnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐฝ่ดฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skylda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั–ะฝะดะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒš

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™zifษ™ borcunu yerinษ™ yetirษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deberoso

Etymology

The word 'dutiful' originates from the late Middle English period, deriving from the noun 'duty.' The concept of duty is rooted in the Old French 'devoir,' which means 'to owe,' and is based on the Latin 'debere,' meaning 'to owe, to be obligated.' Initially, the term was closely linked to moral and legal responsibilities of individuals towards others. Over time, 'dutiful' evolved into an adjective to describe a person who is conscious of their responsibilities and acts accordingly, reminiscent of the feudal obligations of loyalty and service that characterized early societal structures. The word has retained its essence through the centuries, symbolizing not just obligation, but a moral commitment to fulfilling one's roles in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,852, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.