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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Despite Evy’s mother growing less responsive each day, the house’s quiet feels deafening — the distinctly hollow sound of silence filling the place where life should be.

From Salon

“CarMax has been taking the necessary steps to ensure that this business delivers on its potential and is responsive to shareholders,” said Executive Chair Tom Folliard.

From Barron's

Their bodies also became more responsive to exercise.

From Science Daily

This tiny molecule travels easily between cells, helping fine tune communication and keeping neural circuits responsive.

From Science Daily

The CTP has been responsive to industry experts and congressional leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal

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