well-trained

ADJECTIVE

obedient

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attentive compliant deferential devoted docile dutiful faithful law-abiding loyal respectful subservient

WEAK

acquiescent amenable at one's beck and call biddable complaisant controllable docious duteous governable honoring in one's clutches in one's pocket in one's power obeisant obliging observant on a string pliant regardful resigned reverential sheeplike tame tractable under control venerating willing wrapped around finger yielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disloyal disobedient inconsiderate inconstant neglectful unfaithful

WEAK

contrary insolent misbehaving mutinous obstinate rebellious

Example Sentences

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That can only be achieved by investing in developing a well-trained workforce, including managers.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

That means strong leadership, well-trained staff, clear communication, and the freedom to share expertise between schools, she says.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Even well-trained officers may not be trained for the environments where they now operate.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

Despite all of the safety precautions, and the presence of people well-trained in CPR to assist, Thomason did not survive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Maybe it was something about the design of the gardens, or the fact that the wrought-iron fence surrounding the lawns was nearly ten feet tall and unclimbable to my well-trained thief’s eye.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

well-trained

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