Responsible

Quick meaning: Responsible is an adjective meaning (postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.

Meaning

(postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.

More Meanings

1. (followed by "to") Answerable to (a superior).
2. (of a job or position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
3. Having good judgment in decision-making.
4. Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
5. Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior.
6. (postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
7. (archaic) The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

Example Sentences

He looks like a responsible guy.

Who is responsible for this mess?

She has a responsible position in the firm.

Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour.

Word Forms

• responsibles

Synonyms for responsible

Depending on context, synonyms include judicious, causative, liable, trustworthy, creditworthy, trusty.

Antonyms for responsible

Common opposites include irresponsible.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include liable, accountable, answerable, trustworthy, trusty, judicious.

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