Responsible
/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:19 pts11 letters
Definition of Responsible
noun
adjective
- (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.
"Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour."
- (followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
"Who is responsible for this mess?"
- (followed by "to") Answerable to (a superior).
- (of a job or position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
"She has a responsible position in the firm."
- Having good judgment in decision-making.
Anagrams of Responsible
No exact anagrams found for "responsible". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
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Letter Values
r1
e1
s1
p3
o1
n1
s1
i1
b3
l1
e1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Responsible
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Responsible"
Responsible is a 11-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Responsible" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "responsible" is a high-scoring word.