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 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

Ford’s CEO recently lamented his company’s inability to fill 5,000 open positions for well-trained mechanics, despite annual salaries of up to $120,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

We also see how the leader of a modern state would seek a more reliable way to deploy muscle to advance its interests, namely by developing a well-trained modern army.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

well-trained

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