obliged
Definition
Adjective: 1. Being under a moral or social duty to do something; feeling bound by gratitude or indebtedness. - This describes a state where someone feels they must act in a certain way because it is the right thing to do or because they owe someone a favor.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- I felt obliged to help my neighbor after they helped me move.
- She was obliged to tell the truth, even though it was difficult.
- We are much obliged for your generous assistance. (This is a formal, polite expression of thanks, implying a feeling of indebtedness.)
Advanced Usage
- "To be/feel obliged to (do something)": This is the most common construction, expressing a sense of duty or necessity.
- As a witness, he felt obliged to report what he saw to the police.
- "Much obliged": A formal, somewhat old-fashioned phrase used to express deep gratitude, equivalent to "very thankful."
- "I'm much obliged for your kindness," said the traveler.
Variants and Related Words
- Oblige (verb): To compel or require someone to do something by law, rule, or moral force; to do a favor for someone.
- The contract obliges the company to complete the work by December.
- He obliged the audience with an encore.
- Obligation (noun): A duty or commitment.
- She has a legal obligation to pay her taxes.
- Obligatory (adjective): Required by a rule or law; mandatory.
- Attendance at the safety briefing is obligatory.
Synonyms
- Indebted: Owing gratitude for a service or favor.
- Bound: Being under an obligation.
- Compelled: Forced or obliged to do something.
- Duty-bound: Required to do something as a matter of moral or official duty.
Antonyms
- Unobliged: Not obliged or compelled.
- Unbound: Not bound by an obligation.
- Disinclined: Unwilling or reluctant.
Related Phrases
- Under an obligation: In a situation where one is required to do something.
- They were under an obligation to keep the information confidential.
- My pleasure / You're welcome: Common modern responses to thanks, whereas "I'm obliged" or "Much obliged" is the older form of expressing thanks itself.
Adjective
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under a moral obligation to do something
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