obligated(p) 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
Examples
- 1.felt obligated to repay the kindness
- 2.was obligated to pay off the student loan
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EnglishAntonym
unobligated 1
adjective
not obligated
Also see
responsible 1
adjective
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
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beholden(p) 1
adjective
under a moral obligation to someone
duty-bound(p) 1
adjective
under a moral obligation to do something
indebted(p) 1
adjective
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
indebted(p) 2
adjective
under a legal obligation to someone
supposed(p) 1
adjective
required or under orders
