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 Dataland’s exhibition Ruwe Pinu becomes a responsive software canvas for a faraway culture and a primordial future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A new study published in Nature Geoscience suggests Antarctica's ice sheet underwent a dramatic change about one million years ago, becoming much more responsive to shifts in Earth's climate.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The RWD version—rated at 315 hp and 332 lb-ft—is agreeably nimble, well balanced, rock solid and hella responsive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

A comprehensive, easily shareable digital health record is a fundamental first step for creating a health system that is responsive, efficient, affordable, and worthy of us all.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Owen loved a responsive group like this one.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Vocabulary lists containing responsive

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New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964)

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