Definitions
1.AdjectiveHaving 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."
2.AdjectiveBeing a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it."Who is responsible for this mess?"
3.AdjectiveAnswerable to (a superior).
4.AdjectiveInvolving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned."She has a responsible position in the firm."
5.AdjectiveHaving good judgment in decision-making.
6.AdjectiveAble to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy."He looks like a responsible guy."
7.AdjectiveCapable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior.
8.NounThe individual who bears the responsibility for something.
9.NounAn actor taking on the lesser roles in repertory theatre.