Undutiful

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Definitions of undutiful

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'undutiful' describes someone who fails to fulfill their duties or obligations

Example Sentences

A1 She was scolded for being undutiful by not completing her chores.

A2 The undutiful student did not turn in their homework on time.

B1 The undutiful employee was often late to work and did not follow company policies.

B2 The undutiful son refused to help his elderly parents with their daily tasks.

C1 Her undutiful behavior towards her responsibilities led to her dismissal from the company.

C2 The undutiful politician was criticized for not fulfilling their promises to the public.

Examples of undutiful in a Sentence

formal The undutiful son refused to help his elderly parents with their daily chores.

informal She was labeled as undutiful for not attending her best friend's wedding.

slang He's always been an undutiful brat, never following any rules.

figurative The wilting flower was described as undutiful to its purpose of blooming beautifully.

Grammatical Forms of undutiful

• past tense: undutifulled
• plural: undutifuls
• comparative: more undutiful
• superlative: most undutiful
• present tense: is undutiful
• future tense: will be undutiful
• perfect tense: has been undutiful
• continuous tense: is being undutiful
• singular: undutiful
• positive degree: undutiful
• infinitive: to be undutiful
• gerund: undutifuling
• participle: undutifulled

Origin and Evolution of undutiful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'undutiful' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'desobeissant' meaning disobedient.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'undutiful' has retained its original meaning of not fulfilling duties or obligations, but its usage may have evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors or actions that are considered disrespectful or disobedient.