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Meaning of responsible
Having or showing the ability to take responsibility for one's actions
Etymology of responsible
The word "responsible" originated from the Latin "responsus," meaning "answer" or "response"
It is a combination of "responsum," the past participle of "respondere," meaning "to respond" or "to answer"
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe individuals or entities that are answerable or accountable for their actions
Synonyms
accountable
answerable
dependable
reliable
trustworthy
dutiful
obedient
compliant
law-abiding
ethical
moral
principled
conscientious
scrupulous
meticulous
thorough
careful
diligent
faithful
loyal
dedicated
committed
responsive
sensible
rational
wise
discreet
prudent
cautious
mindful
considerate
thoughtful
blameless
guiltless
innocent
just
fair
equitable
impartial
unbiased
neutral
honest
upright
virtuous
noble
honorable
reputable
respectable
Definitions
- Having or showing the ability to take responsibility for one's actions
- * Liable to be called to account for one's actions
- * Capable of fulfilling an obligation or discharge of a duty
Usage Examples
- The company is responsible for the environmental damage caused by their operations
- * As a responsible citizen, she always pays her taxes on time
- * The teacher held the student responsible for their actions in the classroom
Antonyms
irresponsible
reckless
careless
negligent
thoughtless
inconsiderate
selfish
dishonest
corrupt
untrustworthy
undependable
unfaithful
disobedient
noncompliant
unlawful
unethical
immoral
unprincipled
unconscientious
imprudent
incautious
mindless
heedless
blameful
guilty
unjust
unfair
inequitable
biased
partial
dishonest
unscrupulous
vicious
shameful
disreputable