A2 — Elementaryadjective
responsabile
responsible, reliable, accountable
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
affidabileseriomaturocoscienziosopreciso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
irresponsabileinaffidabilesuperficialenegligentetrascurato
Usage note
'Responsabile' covers accountability and reliability. 'Affidabile' specifically means you can count on them. 'Coscienzioso' implies thoroughness and conscientiousness. 'Serio' and 'maturo' add a sense of seriousness and maturity.
Example
"È una persona responsabile: porta sempre a termine i suoi impegni."
"She is a responsible person: she always follows through on her commitments."
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