Obedient Meaning in English
word
/oʊˈbidiənt/
oh-BEE-dee-uhnt
/əʊbˈiːdiənt/
oh-BEE-dee-uhnt
Definition
Someone who is obedient does what they are told to do and follows rules or directions without resisting.
Usage & Nuances
Used for people and sometimes animals, especially children or pets. Connotes willingness to follow authority. Opposite: 'disobedient'. Often used in both formal and everyday speech. Common collocation: 'obedient child', 'obedient dog'.
Spanish: obedientePortuguese (BR): obedientePortuguese (PT): obedienteChinese (Simplified): 顺从的 - 听话的Chinese (Traditional): 順從的 - 聽話的Hindi: आज्ञाकारीArabic: مطيعBengali: আজ্ঞাবহ - বাধ্যRussian: послушныйJapanese: 従順な - 素直なVietnamese: ngoan ngoãnKorean: 순종적인 - 말을 잘 듣는Turkish: itaatkâr - söz dinleyenUrdu: فرماں بردارIndonesian: patuh - taat
Example Sentences
The obedient boy listened to his teacher carefully.
basic
Dogs can be very obedient with the right training.
basic
His obedient nature makes him a good student.
basic
She’s not just quiet—she’s incredibly obedient, always following every rule.
natural
Growing up, I was never as obedient as my older sister.
natural
The manager values obedient employees who follow instructions without question.
natural