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Definition of undutiful

undutiful

/ʌnˈduːtɪfəl/
un · du · ti · ful
Adverb:undutifully
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• adjective

1

Failing to show proper obedience, respect, or conscientious attention to one's moral, familial, or social obligations.

Example

"In classic literature, King Lear's tragedy begins when he mistakes his youngest daughter's honest speech for the defiance of an undutiful child."

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• Nearby Words

unduly
unduplicated
undusted
undutiful
undyed
undying
undyingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'dutiful', which ultimately derives from Anglo-Norman 'dueté' and Latin 'debitus' (owed).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undutiful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undutiful
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