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Meaning
Adj
●
Having the
duty
of
taking care of
something;
answerable
for an
act
performed
or for its
consequences
;
accountable
;
amenable
, especially
legally
or politically.
●
Being a
primary
cause of a
situation
or
action
and thus able to be
blamed
or
credited
for it.
●
Answerable to (a superior).
●
Involving important
duties
;
involving
a
degree
of personal
accountability
on the part of the person concerned.
●
Having good
judgment
in decision-making.
●
Able to be
trusted
;
reliable
; trustworthy.
●
Capable of
rational
conduct
and thus
morally
accountable
for
one's
behavior.
Noun
●
The individual who
bears
the
responsibility
for something.
●
In Theater:
An
actor
taking on
the
lesser
roles
in
repertory
theatre.
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Wiktionary
Origin
responsible
English
responsable
French
responsus
Latin
respondere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Liable
Answerable
Responsibility
Responsibilities
Accountable
Antonyms
Irresponsible
Feckless
Related
Culpable
Capable
Account
Concerned
Blameless
Blamed
Conscious
Negligent
Duty
Guilty
Ethical
Helpful
Safe
Committed
Manager
Aware
Caring
Supportive
Incharge
Useful
Accounts
Complicit
Role
Important
Take Responsibility
Held To Account
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