responsible responsible /riːˈspɑːnsəbəl/

adjective

1. () Worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable  ( responsible )
   worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
    A responsible adult
   a responsible adult
    Responsible journalism
   responsible journalism
    A responsible position
   a responsible position
    The captain is responsible for the ship's safety
   the captain is responsible for the ship's safety
    The cabinet is responsible to the parliament
   the cabinet is responsible to the parliament
   
2. () Being the agent or cause  ( responsible , responsible for )
   being the agent or cause
    Determined who was the responsible party
   determined who was the responsible party
    Termites were responsible for the damage
   termites were responsible for the damage
   
3. Having an acceptable credit rating  ( creditworthy , responsible )
   having an acceptable credit rating
    A responsible borrower
   a responsible borrower