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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Adobe shareholders were more responsive to the news, as the stock dropped 4.2% to $314.06 and were on pace for their lowest close since Nov. 20, 2025, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's

Through genetic mutations, many bacteria are becoming less responsive to commonly used drugs, making infections harder to treat and more likely to persist.

From Science Daily

“Greenland, and the sovereign state Denmark, have always been courteous and responsive hosts going back many decades,” said Stavridis.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fracking boom turned America into the top global producer and made supply more responsive to prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

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