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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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But it was interesting that people relatively well trained in finance, somebody like me, could have such a large allocation to something that could go down by so much.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

According to Prof Alarcón, it therefore does not matter if the militia are not well trained or even if they are unarmed.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Schake, however, pointed out that while Marines may be the youngest cohort in the military, they are well trained in de-escalation tactics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

The authors argue that program leaders should work with professional societies to make sure graduates are well trained to meet industry needs in a fast-changing field.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2024

For the inhabitants of the desert are well trained and well armed against desolation.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck