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

Their footbed is crafted from a responsive yoga mat material that provides extra cushioning, premium arch support, and a lightweight, springy feel with every step. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Dan Rayfield, the Oregon attorney general, asked a court on Wednesday to extend the closing date by 60 days, arguing that his office needed more time to investigate because Paramount Skydance had not been responsive to records requests. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

The Joint Force seeks a cost-effective, theater-range, massed, and modular Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to provide a flexible, operationally-responsive, risk-tolerant option in the air domain. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

My goal is to build a county organization that is more responsive, more efficient, more transparent, and relentlessly focused on delivering measurable results for the people of Orange County. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

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