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responsible
Meaning: trusted to complete duties and make good choices
responsible in a sentence
How responsible is used in real sentences:
The responsible student returned every borrowed book on time.
Jordan was responsible and checked that all the art supplies were put away.
“The coast office considered her responsible, so it trusted her to handle every duty alone.”
— from the passage The Boat in the Rain
Synonyms for responsible
Other words for responsible — reliable, accountable and trustworthy — carry the same meaning.
- reliable
- accountable
- trustworthy
Antonyms of responsible
Words that mean the opposite of responsible:
- careless
- irresponsible
Where it comes from
From Latin respondere 'to answer or promise'
Memory hook
A responsible person responds when a duty needs attention.
Practice responsible in the app