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

Two to tango While True Anomaly touts its prowess in high-tempo satellite maneuvers, Rocket Lab kicked off Victus Haze by setting a new record for rapid, responsive launch. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026

That followed a March 2024 fatal accident in which Bain hit another car on I-95 in South Florida, setting off a chain reaction accident that eventually left one of his passengers non-responsive. — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Koppert said the development team had made a concerted effort to listen to the Davis community and craft a project responsive to its needs. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

There’s also responsive foam for a good bounce and quick propelling. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

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