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 responsible responsible /riːˈspɑːnsəbəl/

adjective

  1. () Worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable  ( responsible )
    worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
     A responsible adult
    a responsible adult
     Responsible journalism
    responsible journalism
     A responsible position
    a responsible position
     The captain is responsible for the ship's safety
    the captain is responsible for the ship's safety
     The cabinet is responsible to the parliament
    the cabinet is responsible to the parliament
  2. () Being the agent or cause  ( responsible , responsible for )
    being the agent or cause
     Determined who was the responsible party
    determined who was the responsible party
     Termites were responsible for the damage
    termites were responsible for the damage
  3. Having an acceptable credit rating  ( creditworthy , responsible )
    having an acceptable credit rating
     A responsible borrower
    a responsible borrower