Responsible – being dependable and accountable for one’s actions, decisions and their impact.
Unique Qualities:
- Trustworthy: Deserving of trust.
- Accountable: Knowing and doing what is expected.
- Dependable: Steady in performance.
- Reliable: Consistently good in performance.
- Mature: Advanced mental and emotional development.
Opposite Qualities
(what responsible is not):
- Inappropriate: Not suitable in the circumstances.
- Reckless: Careless of results.
- Dishonouring: A cause of disgrace.