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dedicated

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of dedicated

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
  • a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode
Synonyms of dedicated

constant, devoted, devout, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true, true-blue
Words Related to dedicated

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty

unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering

determined, intent, resolute

confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn

ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious
Near Antonyms of dedicated

irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy

faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering

dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain

apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
Antonyms of dedicated

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

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