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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Providers say the regulator is now overly responsive to safeguarding alerts, or notifications, which then trigger inspections.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

AI companions can provide a nonjudgmental and emotionally responsive interaction that may feel easier or safer than human relationships.

From Science Daily • May 11, 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

Verstappen - like Schumacher before him - is renowned for liking a "pointy" car, ie one with a sharp front end and responsive turn-in.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Maggie sarcastically asked the “kind, dear spirits” to cooperate further, and “a hailstorm of responsive knocks” rained down as the audience roared, some in disbelief, others in approval.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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