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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

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

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

"As ministers, our focus should be on reforms that would make the WTO more responsive to members and improve our ability to achieve outcomes that optimise our trading relationships."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The resolution also talks of strengthening “age-appropriate, culturally responsive instruction on consent, healthy relationships and recognizing abuse.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

“Be responsive to one another as you plan your projects,” she says.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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