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RESPONSIBLE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word responsible. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word responsible. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RESPONSIBLE

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accountable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• liable to account for one's actions

answerable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being answered

• morally or legally responsible to a higher authority

• liable to account for one's actions

conscientious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong

adjective satellite

• characterized by extreme care and great effort

dependable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of reliance or trust

adjective satellite

• worthy of being depended on

• consistent in performance or behavior

• financially safe

dutiful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

liable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

• subject to legal action

• (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with

• held legally responsible

reliable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of reliance or trust

adjective satellite

• worthy of being depended on

• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

trustworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of trust or belief

adjective satellite

• taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations

creditworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having an acceptable credit rating

responsible for
adjective satellite

• being the agent or cause

Best Hypernyms For RESPONSIBLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for responsible, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
accountable answerable dependable reliable trustworthy

Alternatives for ACCOUNTABLE

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