Responsible

Pronunciation: /riːˈspɑːnsəbəl/

Responsible (adjective)

  1. having a job or duty to take care of something or someone.
  2. able to be trusted to do what is right or expected.
  3. being the reason for something happening.

Examples

  • She felt responsible for completing the project on time.
  • He is responsible for organizing the event.

Common collocations: responsible for tasks, responsible position, responsible individual, responsible behavior, responsible for damage

Synonyms of Responsible

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Responsible

  • describing someone who does not take accountability