What Does Dutifulness Mean?

1 : filled with or motivated by a sense of duty a dutiful child. 2 : proceeding from or expressive of a sense of duty a dutiful effort.

What does dutiful son mean?

adjective. performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.

Who is a dutiful person?

The adjective dutiful is often used to describe obedient children, servants, and soldiers, as well as anyone else who willingly obeys orders. Not surprisingly, dutiful can also have a somewhat negative meaning.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.