responsible meaning and definition

RESPONSIBLE adjective

Definition of responsible (adjective)

1. worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
   • "a responsible adult"; "responsible journalism"; "a responsible position"; "the captain is responsible for the ship's safety"; "the cabinet is responsible to the parliament"
   • antonym: irresponsible
2. being the agent or cause
   • "determined who was the responsible party"; "termites were responsible for the damage"
   • synonyms: responsible for
3. having an acceptable credit rating
   • "a responsible borrower"
   • synonyms: creditworthy