⚖️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

More Example Sentences

Who will be responsible for the price hike?

He was responsible for fixing the issue entirely.

She is responsible for organizing the event entirely.

Who will be responsible for the electricity bill increase?

Are the dishonest businessmen responsible for the price hike?

Are the corrupt officials responsible for the delay in New York projects?

Are the corrupt politicians responsible for the rising rents in New York?

Do you think yourself to be responsible for your failure in learning English?

Do you think yourself to be responsible for your weak performance in mathematics?

Are the dishonest businessmen responsible for the price hike during the month of Ramadan?

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