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- pronunciation:
- rih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
answerable or accountable.
The ship's captain is responsible for the safety of the cargo and the passengers.- synonyms:
- accountable, answerable
- antonyms:
- irresponsible, unaccountable
- similar words:
- amenable, chargeable, liable
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definition 2: |
having personal accountability for assigned duties and tasks.
He is responsible for keeping track of inventory.- synonyms:
- accountable, charged
- similar words:
- answerable, dutiful, liable
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definition 3: |
being the originator or cause of something.
They claim that he alone was responsible for the accident.- similar words:
- at fault, blamable, blameworthy, culpable, guilty
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definition 4: |
having the ability to make decisions that are morally accountable.
She is very responsible and can be trusted.- synonyms:
- compos mentis, rational, sane, sensible
- antonyms:
- irresponsible
- similar words:
- accountable, competent, conscientious, moral, reasonable, scrupulous, sound, virtuous
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definition 5: |
characterized by good judgment and sound thinking.
To immediately remove the children from danger was a responsible decision.- synonyms:
- sane, sensible, sound
- antonyms:
- feckless, irresponsible
- similar words:
- creditable, ethical, fair, honest, just, levelheaded, moral, right, trustworthy, upright
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definition 6: |
having the means to fulfill financial obligations.
These questions are used to determine whether you are financially responsible and therefore able to take on this debt.- synonyms:
- solvent
- antonyms:
- insolvent
- similar words:
- liable, reliable, solid, sound
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related words: |
dependable, dutiful, indebted, sober |
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derivation: |
responsibly (adv.) |
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