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Definitions

responsive

[ri-spon-siv] / rɪˈspɒn sɪv /
ADJECTIVE
quick to react
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active aware compassionate conscious reactive receptive sensible sensitive susceptible sympathetic
WEAK
acknowledging alive answering awake bleeding-heart forthcoming impressionable influenceable kindhearted open passionate perceptive persuadable replying respondent sensile sentient sharp softhearted susceptive tender warm warmhearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant impassive indifferent insensitive merciless senseless unaware unconscious unfeeling unfriendly unsusceptible
WEAK
unresponsive

Example Sentences

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In addition to cancer treatment, this approach points toward a future of programmable, responsive medicines.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

And Felucia Sengky Ratna, head of the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration Bali, said: "This achievement demonstrates that immigration surveillance in Bali is effective, integrated, and responsive to transnational threats."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

He suggested that increases tied to energy prices may be temporary and less responsive to monetary policy, and pointed to signs that the labor market has been cooling for several years.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

NordVPN’s customer service, including 24/7 live chat, is responsive.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

He was surprised that Charlie and Jamie, both now so alive to the possibility of dramatic change in the financial markets, were less alert and responsive to the possibilities outside those markets.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.