Simple meaning
What does Responsible mean?
Responsible means dependable and careful with your choices.
Dictionary definition
Being dependable and making good choices you can be trusted to carry out.
Example sentences
Responsible in a sentence
easy
She is responsible for feeding the class fish.
medium
Responsible players follow rules without reminders.
hard
Being responsible means owning mistakes and fixing them.
Synonyms
Words like Responsible
dependableUse when someone can be trusted to follow through.
reliableUse when actions are steady and trustworthy.
Antonyms
Opposite words
carelessUse when attention and reliability are missing.
irresponsibleUse when someone avoids duties or consequences.
Word family
Responsible word family
Base word
responsible
noun
responsibility
A duty you are expected to handle.
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Practice 1
What does responsible mean?
Responsible people handle duties and choices with care.
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