dutiful

• Décrit une personne qui accomplit ses devoirs et obligations avec soin et sérieux, souvent par sens du devoir ou obéissance.

Describes someone who is careful to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.

1. Conscientious and obedientB2formal

   Showing a strong sense of duty and responsibility; willing to obey and perform obligations.

   Consciencieux et obéissant

   • She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
   • The dutiful soldier followed every order without question.
   • He gave a dutiful nod to his manager before leaving.

   Synonymescompliantconscientiousdependabledevotedfaithfulmeticulousobedientpunctiliousreliableresponsible

   Antonymesdisobedientirresponsiblenegligentrebelliousunreliable

2. Performed out of obligationB2formal

   Done as a matter of duty or obligation, often without enthusiasm.

   fait par devoir

   • He offered a dutiful apology, though he didn't mean it.
   • She made a dutiful visit to her elderly aunt every Sunday.
   • The employee gave a dutiful report of the day's activities.

   Synonymesbindingcompulsorymandatoryobligatoryrequired

   Antonymescarelessderelictheedlessnegligentremiss