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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“There wasn’t much they could do, but they were responsive, and reassuring.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The statement on Thursday said the watchdog would examine the "identification, collection, and production of responsive material" related to Epstein.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Some experts have long called for benefit amounts to be increased, or for other changes to make the program more accessible and responsive to needs.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

These ultrawealthy individuals — executives, investors and entrepreneurs — are highly responsive to tax changes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Their youth made them the most flexible and the most responsive to Luma’s strict discipline.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

Vocabulary lists containing responsive

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New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964)

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