RESPONSIVE Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

responsive

adjective

Definition of responsive

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.

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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.

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Recent Examples of responsive Look for a provider with servers in many countries, support for streaming and secure browsing, multiple simultaneous device connections and responsive customer support. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The report adds that the technology cuts friction across time zones and supports a more responsive financial system. — Malana Vantyler, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2026 But notably, caregivers are more responsive to the tenants’ schedules than in other kinds of residential care facilities. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 The droptop also has more responsive braking and greater precision in steering than what’s found with the Roma. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for responsive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive

Adjective

To avoid this sensitive date, pre-orders are now predicted to start on Saturday, September 12th.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A sensitive conversation can support your reputation when handled well.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensitive

Adjective

Credentials Without Capability This is the leader who has the title, the résumé, the years of experience, but is not prepared to lead in conditions that exist today.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Ellison said Friday that the company still expects to win at trial, but is prepared to offer concessions to get the deal done sooner than that.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepared

Adjective

Despite Villa reaching their zenith under Emery in May, there was a growing argument to undergo a stable transitional phase, providing youthful impetus and appearing proactive, rather than reactive, in lowering the age of the squad.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Staff can spend less time on reactive, repetitive work and more time on the interactions that genuinely require a human touch.

— Brett White, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of reactive

Adjective

Staff in the South Stand offices would spend the winter months wearing jackets due to a broken boiler and, according to Bruce, only the players quickest to the dressing-room showers could expect to enjoy hot water after games.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
This is excellent energy for captions, pitches, texts, brainstorming, flirting, or turning a quick idea into something shareable.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of quick

Adjective

Shaffelburg’s boundless enthusiasm and high work rate led one LAFC staffer to liken him to an excitable golden retriever, a comparison the player did not challenge.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
That’s where Barkley came in, an excitable, friendly yellow lab who is obsessed with balls and could sniff out a green tennis ball in an entire stadium of purple ones.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of excitable

Adjective

An evacuation warning means residents should prepare to leave, stay alert for changing conditions and be ready to evacuate if an order is issued.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Officials have urged Hoosiers to stay alert to changing weather conditions as more storms move across Indiana.

— Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026

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