dutifulness

noun

Definition of dutifulnessnext
1
as in responsibility

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2
as in humility

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dutifulness
  1. responsibility
  2. humility
  3. deference
  4. vigilance
  5. subservience
  6. effort
  7. meekness
  8. modesty
Noun
  • The museum has acknowledged its responsibility under NAGPRA and emphasized ongoing consultation with tribes to ensure repatriation efforts are culturally sensitive and respectful.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Trump has talked about shutting down the department and leaving its responsibilities to be carried out by states.
    Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • Dependability Dependable individuals are reliable and grounded, marked by strengths such as prudence, humility, integrity and equity.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Historically, Shia scholars in Lebanon were beacons of tolerance, promoting a vision of Islam based on humility and peace, and the protection of other communities.
    Sheikh Abbas Al-Jawhari, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of humility
Noun
  • And as Musk and Ramaswamy noted in their explanation of how DOGE will function, the incoming Trump administration has something new at its disposal: the recent Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the landmark case that overturned Chevron deference.
    Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The researchers emphasize that the ship’s skeletal remains were treated with deference.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of deference
Noun
  • Through their vigilance, adherence to the highest safety norms, and understanding of fire watch requirements, Fast Fire Watch Guards aims to offer more than just fire safety.
    Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, human risk management tools can help monitor and analyze human behavior proactively to identify risky insiders and create a culture of vigilance and collaboration. 5.
    Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of vigilance
Noun
  • The role allowed Rossellini to embody subservience and authority through a reserved yet respectful demeanor.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Defeated and afraid, the leadership in Helsinki settled into a long period of uncritical neutrality toward, if not subservience to, the Kremlin.
    Jussi M. Hanhimäki, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2024
Definition of subservience
Noun
  • In a larger effort, Hoskin and colleagues recently assessed the habitat ranges of 55 eastern Australian frog species, including 25 affected by Bd.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • So, for a third time, potential statewide rent controls lost — and by a similarly large margin as the other two efforts.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of effort
Noun
  • Most disconcerting is the meekness of Washington’s supposedly stalwart European allies.
    Raphael Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2014
  • But to see Bass as a kumbaya leader — or to mistake her softness for meekness — is to fundamentally misunderstand her.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
Definition of meekness
Noun
  • Some suggest his forthright manner and pride are somehow anathema to the country’s stereotypical characteristics of modesty and humility.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
  • Toronto Jump to: Recommendations Itinerary Google Map April 11, 2024 Locals may insist (politely, of course) that Toronto doesn’t belong atop any traveler’s wish list, but don’t fall for that Canadian modesty.
    Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Definition of modesty
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