responsible

• Beschreibt eine Person, die die Pflicht hat, sich um etwas zu kümmern, oder der man vertrauen kann, dass sie richtig handelt.

Describes someone who has the duty to deal with something or who can be trusted to act correctly.

1. Accountable for actionsB1formal

   Having the duty to deal with something or to take care of someone.

   Verantwortlich

   • She is responsible for managing the team.
   • The pilot is responsible for the safety of all passengers.
   • Parents are responsible for their children's education.

   Synonymeaccountableamenableanswerableboundchargeableliableobligated

   Antonymeirresponsibleunaccountable

2. Trustworthy and reliableB1formal

   Able to be trusted to do what is right or to do the things that are expected.

   Verantwortungsvoll

   • He is a very responsible employee who always meets deadlines.
   • We need a responsible person to handle the cash.
   • She proved herself to be responsible by completing the task on time.

   Synonymeconscientiousdependableethicalhonestlevel-headedmaturereliablesensiblestabletrustworthy

   Antonymeirresponsibleundependableunreliableuntrustworthy

3. Being the cause of somethingB2formal

   Being the cause or source of something, often something bad.

   Verursachend

   • The faulty wiring was responsible for the fire.
   • Stress is often responsible for many health problems.
   • Who is responsible for this mess?

   Synonymeat faultblameculpableguilty

   Antonymeblamelessinnocent