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

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

The three exercises below train responsive trunk control through the three planes of motion, progressing from lying down to standing. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

The polymer also helps dampen vibration, delivering a softer, more responsive feel at impact. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

When Hoover was brought into the operating room clearly responsive, doctors involved in the organ retrieval refused to move forward and remove life support. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

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