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Definitions

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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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

"A lot of our most vulnerable come through here. This is a great facility and the team are really well-trained to look after them," he told the national broadcaster ABC.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

All citizens need a non-militarized, well-trained, well-paid, proportional police force to continue their work making the population feel safer.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

Like a well-trained thoroughbred, I steadily pulled away from the pack.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.