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obediential

obediential

9.9
Willing to follow orders or requests
  • adjective
  • /əˈbiːdiənʃəl/
translation icon : obediente
  • The obediential child always listened carefully to her parents' instructions.

Examples

  • The obediential dog followed every command.

  • In the monastery, the monks lived an obediential life, following strict rules.

  • His obediential attitude made him a favorite among his teachers.

  • Children should be obediential to their parents.

  • The obediential student always completed her homework on time and followed the teacher's instructions.

  • In their obediential roles, the volunteers listened carefully to the coordinator's requests to ensure everything ran smoothly.

  • His obediential disposition earned him praise from the manager for always adhering to company guidelines.

Synonyms

obedient
vsobediential
45 1.0

Willing to do what someone in charge tells you

applies more generally to being willing to carry out orders or requests
submissive
vsobediential
38 5.1

Willing to obey others and not argue

is neutral willingness to follow orders rather than a humble, yielding attitude
compliant
vsobediential
31 5.1

Willing to follow rules or do what other people want

describes a character of readiness to carry out orders or requests
dutiful
vsobediential
16 3.9

Willing to do what others expect and follow rules

focuses on general willingness to carry out orders or requests
acquiescent
vsobediential
1 8.4

Willing to accept rules or decisions without protest

is broader, meaning willing to act on orders or requests, not only silence
duteous
vsobediential
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Ready to obey and show respect because they feel they should

is about willingness to comply with orders or requests without responsibility focus
conformable
vsobediential
1 7.0

Willing to do what other people want

focuses on following orders or requests rather than fitting group norms
obeisant
vsobediential
  • Literature
9.1

Very respectful and ready to obey someone in a formal way

is more neutral, covering willingness to follow orders without formal deference
conformant
vsobediential
7.0

Willing to follow rules and act like other people in a group

is about responding to orders or requests rather than simply matching group behaviour

Antonyms

11 4.0

Refuses to obey rules or people in charge

How Obedient

servile
3 7.4
subservient
14 7.6
submissive
38 5.1
obediential
9.9
compliant
31 5.1

Surface Forms

obediential positive

Morphology

obediential = obedient (transparent) = obey + ent + ial

Derived from the familiar adjective 'obedient' with the addition of '-ial' to form an adjective relating to obedience.

Etymology

Obediential comes from the same root as obey and obedient, from Latin obedire 'to listen to' or 'to follow orders'. So obediential describes a person who shows obedience and is willing to follow requests.