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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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