obedient
pronunciation
How to pronounce obedient in British English:
UK [əˈbiːdiənt]
How to pronounce obedient in American English:
US [əˈbiːdiənt]
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- Adjective:
- dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
Word Origin
- obedient (adj.)
- c. 1200, from Old French obedient "obedient" (11c.), from Latin oboedientem (nominative oboediens), present participle of oboedire "to obey" (see obey). Related: Obediently.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Professionals are licensed to think on the job , but they are obedient thinkers .
- 2. He promised you order , he promised you peace and all he demanded in return is your silent , obedient consent .
- 3. Every year , like obedient sheep , thousands troop into their local health centre to have a " flu immunisation " .
- 4. You didn 't need one for the lavatory seat itself , which reared up automatically like an obedient puppy when you approached .
- 5. A famously buttoned-up city , epitomised by its obedient ranks of identikit commuter salarymen , tokyo rarely hosts serious protests .