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responsible

adj

This word carries a heavy weight of accountability. It shifts between a positive trait of reliability and a legal or moral burden of blame. When describing a person's character, it suggests a level of maturity and dependability that allows others to relax their supervision. In a professional or causal context, it identifies the point of origin for a result. While it can be used for positive achievements, it is most frequently deployed in investigations or critiques to pinpoint who must answer for a failure or a disaster.

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adj
[someone][something]

Having an obligation to ensure that something is done or that someone behaves correctly.

"The manager is responsible for the team's output."

adj
[someone]

Capable of being trusted to work reliably and make sensible decisions.

"We need a responsible person to look after the children."

adj
[something]

Being the primary cause of a particular event, usually a negative one.

"A faulty wire was responsible for the fire."

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