Responsible – being dependable and accountable for one’s actions, decisions and their impact.

Unique Qualities:

  1. Trustworthy: Deserving of trust.
  2. Accountable: Knowing and doing what is expected.
  3. Dependable: Steady in performance.
  4. Reliable: Consistently good in performance.
  5. Mature: Advanced mental and emotional development.

Opposite Qualities

(what responsible is not):

  1. Inappropriate: Not suitable in the circumstances.
  2. Reckless: Careless of results.
  3. Dishonouring: A cause of disgrace.