Responsible

/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having an obligation to report, explain, or justify something; accountable.

As a team leader, she felt responsible for the success of the project.

Able to be trusted to do what is right or to make good decisions.

It is important for children to learn to be responsible with their finances.

Involved in or having a part in something, especially a negative outcome.

The organization is responsible for maintaining the park.

Being the primary cause of something, especially something bad.

The responsible party has been identified in the accident investigation.

From Latin responsalis, from respondere 'to respond, answer.'

responsible adult

An adult who can make mature decisions.

responsible behavior

Actions considered appropriate and accountable.

be responsible for something

To have a duty regarding a task or situation.

responsibility

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something.

respond

To say something in reply.

accountable

Required to explain or justify actions.

adulting

I have to start adulting and be more responsible with my money.

being the grown-up

Someone has to be the grown-up in this situation, and that’s going to be me.