Definitions from Wiktionary (responsible)
▸ adjective: (postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
▸ adjective: (postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
▸ adjective: (followed by "to") Answerable to (a superior).
▸ adjective: (of a job or position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
▸ adjective: Having good judgment in decision-making.
▸ adjective: Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
▸ adjective: Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior.
▸ noun: (archaic) The individual who bears the responsibility for something.
▸ noun: (theater) An actor taking on the lesser roles in repertory theatre.
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▸ adjective: (postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
▸ adjective: (postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
▸ adjective: (followed by "to") Answerable to (a superior).
▸ adjective: (of a job or position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
▸ adjective: Having good judgment in decision-making.
▸ adjective: Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
▸ adjective: Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior.
▸ noun: (archaic) The individual who bears the responsibility for something.
▸ noun: (theater) An actor taking on the lesser roles in repertory theatre.
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liable,
answerable,
accountable,
creditworthy,
trusty,
trustworthy,
judicious,
causative,
responsible for,
responsibility,
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