responsible

adjective /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

Having a duty to deal with something; accountable.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "responsible" include accountable, in charge of, tasked with, charged with, answerable for. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "responsible"

responsible — accountable or in charge

accountablein charge oftasked withcharged withanswerable for

responsible — leading or driving

leddroveowneddirectedmanagedspearheaded

responsible — trustworthy or dependable

dependabletrustworthyreliableconscientious

Antonyms for "responsible"

irresponsibleunaccountablenegligent

Examples in context

  • She was responsible for quarterly planning.
  • He's a responsible teammate — always meets commitments.
  • They are responsible for the outcome of the launch.
Usage note

Avoid “responsible for X” on resumes. Replace with the impact you owned — “Led X,” “Owned X,” “Drove X.”