Responsible

Meaning

accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy

having an obligation to do something or being the cause of something

Example Sentences

Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.

She is responsible for managing the project.

Synonyms

accountable, liable, answerable, trustworthy, reliable, culpable

Entry 1

accountable, liable, answerable, trustworthy, reliable

Entry 2

accountable, liable, answerable, culpable

Antonyms

irresponsible, unreliable, unaccountable, careless, negligent

Entry 1

irresponsible, unreliable, unaccountable, careless

Entry 2

irresponsible, careless, negligent

Collocations

responsible person, responsible behavior, responsible for, hold responsible, highly responsible, responsible adult, responsible attitude

Entry 1

responsible person, responsible behavior, responsible for, hold responsible

Entry 2

responsible for, highly responsible, responsible adult, responsible attitude