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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
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unresponsive

Example Sentences

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Utah is taking the lead in addressing how to make the teaching of history more responsive to the reality of history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

That would mean more public companies could become less responsive to individual retail investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

In addition to cancer treatment, this approach points toward a future of programmable, responsive medicines.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

NordVPN’s customer service, including 24/7 live chat, is responsive.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

So profoundly responsive a chord had the tale struck in me that the threats of my mother and grandmother had no effect whatsoever.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright