Synonyms of responsive

responsive

adjective

1

as in sensitive

producing or exhibiting a desired reaction to

The students were extremely responsive to the lecture and even stayed late to ask questions of the presenter.

Much to the doctor's surprise, the patient was not responsive to the therapy.

Related Words

• sensitive
• reactive
• excitable
• open
• willing
• passionate
• interested
• receptive
• feeling
• demonstrative
• exciting
• impressive
• involved
• moving
• expressive
• emotional
• open-minded
• meaningful
• broad-minded
• poignant
• impactful
• eloquent
• touching
• stirring
• significant
• stimulating
• affecting
• provoking
• inspirational
• rousing

Dissimilar Words

• unresponsive
• unemotional
• unimpressive
• unreceptive
• unaffecting
• narrow-minded

2

as in prepared

inclined to act or respond readily or without hesitation

He bought a car with responsive steering.

The small business is always responsive to customer needs.

Related Words

• prepared
• reactive
• quick
• alert
• ready
• swift
• prompt
• nimble
• agile
• willing
• expeditious
• favorable
• receptive
• minded
• disposed
• amenable
• alacritous
• inclined
• game
• glad
• fain

Dissimilar Words

• slow
• sluggish
• unhurried
• lazy
• lagging
• dilatory
• crawling
• dragging
• leisurely
• slothful
• slowish
• creeping
• tardy
• poky
• laggard
• poking
• logy
• dillydallying
• dallying
• lazyish
• dawdling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of responsive

In the past, nurses’ schedules were partly automated but overseen by a human manager, who could be aware of, and responsive to, personal issues. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

The hybrid design combines responsive springs with breathable foam and three zones of support that help keep your spine aligned. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026

On the one hand, the screen is sharp and responsive, offering a 1,920-by-1,200-pixel native resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

The executor of Michael’s estate has until that time to file a responsive motion. — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

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