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responsible
trusted to complete duties and make good choices
Synonyms
- reliable
- accountable
- trustworthy
Antonyms
- careless
- irresponsible
responsible in a sentence
The responsible student returned every borrowed book on time.
Jordan was responsible and checked that all the art supplies were put away.
Where it comes from
From Latin respondere 'to answer or promise'
Memory hook
A responsible person responds when a duty needs attention.
Read it in context
- The Boat in the Rain Narrative
Practice responsible in the app