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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
WEAK
unresponsive

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“LASD produced documents responsive to the initial request and even produced documents after objecting to the Subpoena.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He suggested that increases tied to energy prices may be temporary and less responsive to monetary policy, and pointed to signs that the labor market has been cooling for several years.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Their youth made them the most flexible and the most responsive to Luma’s strict discipline.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.