Definition

The condition of not being obedient or failing to fulfill one's duties or responsibilities.

Example

His undutifulness towards his family caused a lot of tension at home.

Conversation

I was reading about how undutifulness can affect relationships.

Really? That's interesting, how so?

Well, it can create a lot of tension if someone doesn't fulfill their responsibilities.

I can see that; it’s important to be reliable in friendships.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Undutifulness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "dutiful" (from "duty" which comes from Old French *deu*, meaning owed or due), and "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word describes the state of not being dutiful or failing to fulfill one's obligations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'duty' to remember that 'undutifulness' means the state of not fulfilling one's duties.

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