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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They hold moisture, yes — but they also carry spice into the interior like a well-trained courier.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

He offered to show me a large surgery scar, rolling up his right sleeve to reveal the pale pink flesh — and a well-trained bicep.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 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

“You didn’t fade. You didn’t walk. You stayed steady when the race got real,” Chat told me, “and that’s the mark of a well-trained athlete.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Silent Sam remained as he was, like a well-trained pointer dog.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

well-trained

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