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

Receptors become less responsive, and the brain compensates by increasing the number of nicotine receptors, contributing to dependence. — Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

This model upgrades the original 15-inch version with a brighter display for easy viewing, interchangeable magnetic frames to match any room decor, and improved processing power that feels more responsive. — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

The combination can make operations more responsive to changing demand and help teams manage increasing complexity without simply adding more people. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

High-yield savings accounts, meanwhile, have variable rates that will be responsive to market changes. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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