obedient
word
/oʊˈbidiənt/
/əʊbˈiːdiənt/
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
The manager values obedient employees who follow instructions without question.
natural
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