Sign in
Enter the word for search

responsible

UK
/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
US
/rɪˈspɑnsəbl/

Translations

responsibleadjective
more responsible
Comp.
most responsible
Super.
UK
/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
US
/rɪˈspɑnsəbl/
responsable deavec de, pour une tâche ou une personne
She is responsible for managing the team's budget.
Elle est responsable de la gestion du budget de l'équipe.
responsable deau sens de cause ou d'origine
The faulty wiring was responsible for the fire.
Le câblage défectueux est responsable de l'incendie.
responsablepour une personne fiable et digne de confiance
He is a responsible employee who always meets his deadlines.
C'est un employé responsable qui respecte toujours ses délais.
à responsabilitésse dit d'un poste ou d'une fonction
After years of hard work, she finally obtained a responsible position within the firm.
Après des années de travail acharné, elle a enfin obtenu un poste à responsabilités dans l'entreprise.
Synonyms
accountable
liable
answerable
trustworthy
dependable
reliable
mature
moral
ethical
Antonyms
irresponsible
unaccountable
negligent
careless
reckless
responsiblenoun
responsibles
pl
UK
/rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
US
/rɪˈspɑːnsəbl/
Used, though rarely, to denote a person who bears responsibility.
responsablenom rare; personne chargée de quelque chose
The responsible will be held liable for any damages.
Le responsable sera tenu pour responsable de tout dommage.

Definitions

responsibleadjective
Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
She is responsible for managing the team's budget.
Being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it.
The faulty wiring was responsible for the fire.
Capable of being trusted; reliable.
He is a responsible employee who always meets his deadlines.
Involving important duties or decision-making and therefore requiring reliability and trustworthiness.
After years of hard work, she finally obtained a responsible position within the firm.
responsiblenoun
A person who has responsibility; someone who is accountable for something.
The responsible will be held liable for any damages.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries