quasi-dutiful

du·ti·ful

[doo-tuh-fuhl, dyoo-]
adjective
1.
performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.
2.
required by duty; proceeding from or expressive of a sense of duty: dutiful attention.

Origin:
1545–55; duty + -ful

du·ti·ful·ly, adverb
qua·si-du·ti·ful, adjective
qua·si-du·ti·ful·ly, adverb
un·du·ti·ful, adjective
un·du·ti·ful·ly, adverb


1. respectful, docile, submissive, duteous.
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dutiful (ˈdjuːtɪfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  exhibiting or having a sense of duty
2.  characterized by or resulting from a sense of duty: a dutiful answer
 
'dutifully
 
adv
 
'dutifulness
 
n

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dutiful
1550s, from duty + -ful. Related: Dutifully.
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