Responsible: meaning, definitions and examples

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responsible

 

[ rษชหˆspษ’nsษ™bl ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

work

Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.

Synonyms

accountable, dependable, reliable

Examples of usage

  • He is a very responsible employee and always meets his deadlines.
  • She is responsible for managing the project and ensuring its success.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Showing a strong sense of duty or commitment towards something or someone.

Synonyms

conscientious, trustworthy, upright

Examples of usage

  • It is important to be responsible for our actions and their consequences.
  • He is a responsible pet owner and always takes good care of his animals.

Translations

Translations of the word "responsible" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น responsรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคฎเฅเคฎเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verantwortlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertanggung jawab

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odpowiedzialny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒฌไปปใŒใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท responsable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ responsable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sorumlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ…์ž„ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุคูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpovฤ›dnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zodpovednรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดŸ่ดฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odgovoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกbyrgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัƒะฐะฟั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒฎแƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™suliyyษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ responsable

Etymology

The word 'responsible' originated from the Latin word 'responsabilis', which means 'worthy of trust'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of being accountable for one's actions or duties. The concept of responsibility has long been valued in various cultures and societies as a key aspect of ethical behavior and integrity.

See also: responsibility, unresponsiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,032, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.