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obliged

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of obliged

1 being under obligation for a favor or gift
  • my new neighbor gave me a Christmas present, and now I feel obliged to reciprocate
Synonyms of obliged

beholden, bounden [archaic], indebted, obligated
Words Related to obliged

appreciative, grateful, thankful
2 feeling or expressing gratitude
  • I'd be much obliged if you could do me this favor
Synonyms of obliged

appreciative, appreciatory, glad, grateful, thankful
Words Related to obliged

beholden, indebted

contented, delighted, gratified, pleased, satisfied, tickled

thanking
Near Antonyms of obliged

inhospitable, rude, thoughtless, ungracious
Antonyms of obliged

inappreciative, thankless, unappreciative, ungrateful

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