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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

For most users, both providers offer responsive connections suitable for gaming, video calls and real-time browsing.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

"As ministers, our focus should be on reforms that would make the WTO more responsive to members and improve our ability to achieve outcomes that optimise our trading relationships."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Yoshoto seemed responsive, or, at least, not unresponsive.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger