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 The flatter geometry makes the ruler much more responsive to the bending forces. — Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Thus, the visual system for both white-tailed and fallow deer is particularly responsive to blue and green wavelengths. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 Food is Medicine often relies on dietitians to assess people’s nutrition needs and build a responsive meal plan. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 This springy, responsive shoe propels your feet forward with every step, making long jogs and quick sprints feel more effortless. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for responsive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive

Adjective

Government debt makes up more than 200% of its gross domestic product, leaving its finances highly sensitive to rising borrowing costs.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
In addition to pressure, the team demonstrated that the same basic glass platform could also be made sensitive to temperature.

— Pawel Maniewski, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensitive

Adjective

Perhaps more importantly, though, the Broncos appear prepared to withstand a potential absence from Dobbins thanks to the addition of rookie Jonah Coleman, who drew rave reviews from the coaching staff for his performance in camp.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
After a game that saw BSU’s staff have the team focused, prepared and excited, while Oregon seemed to have its players sleepwalking at times?

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of prepared

Adjective

O’Connell is mostly reactive at first, with Larry skeptical about Rupert’s ambitions and hesitant to seem too eager.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
This diagnostic shift moves management out of reactive fire-fighting and into intentional system design.

— Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of reactive

Adjective

Ross doesn’t tend towards punch-the-air climaxes—just warm, excitable builds.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of excitable

Adjective

Once the plane lost radio and radar contact, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an alert notice.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
For example, officials are urging Americans traveling to Israel to reconsider their plans and to remain alert as security conditions can change quickly.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of alert

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