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Responsible

adjective
/rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

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

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sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity

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