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 These responsive movements, called tropisms, are crucial for plants’ survival. — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026 Yet some community members have attended meetings in support of Valdez, describing him as the only trustee responsive to their concerns. — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Hoka Speedgoat 7 Shoes delivers with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and 5-millimeter lugs, plus a new responsive midsole foam. — Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026 Kawasaki The chassis has been designed for light, responsive handling. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for responsive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive

Adjective

State officials had provided a version of the rolls that withheld such sensitive personal information, citing privacy concerns.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
An Israeli military official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media or to discuss sensitive operational matters, also confirmed the withdrawal.

— Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sensitive

Adjective

Plus, people hosting small gatherings and those who don’t want to tackle a whole turkey can select smaller turkey breasts, or even fully prepared birds that just need to be warmed up.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
In a December 2023 interview, Brand, now 51, sat alongside his attorney and delivered a lengthy prepared statement to detectives, maintaining that his encounters were consensual.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of prepared

Adjective

This would shift the system from a primarily reactive to a more predictive one.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Executive Strategies For Implementation Applying TE to organizational settings requires a shift from reactive management to conscious engagement in leadership interactions.

— Gia Tskhovrebadze, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of reactive

Adjective

With the lesson learned from last year, TCU made sure to get off to a much quicker start as the Horned Frogs’ new roster shined against the Lions.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Next year, if Democrats claim the majority in both chambers, the GOP can’t expect quick dismissals.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of quick

Adjective

So, stay alert for possible relief bounces that could evolve into something more consequential if indeed the midterm elections pass in a way that allows traders to unclench a bit into the year's home stretch.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
This keeps you alert to any unusual occurrences, such as glass breaking or your smoke alarm going off.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

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