responsible
adjective
1. worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
- a responsible adult
- responsible journalism
- a responsible position
Similar word(s): obligated, prudent, accountable, answerable, amenable, liable, trustworthy, trustworthy, trusty
2. being the cause of some event or action; capable of being credited for something, or blamed for something.
- determined who was the responsible party
- termites were responsible for the damage
Similar word(s): causative
3. having an acceptable credit rating
- a responsible borrower
Similar word(s): trustworthy, trusty, creditworthy
Sentences with responsible as an adjective:
- Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour.
- She has a responsible position in the firm.
- Who is responsible for this mess?
- He looks like a responsible guy.