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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of not showing a proper sense of care or responsibility Opposite of made or done quickly or impulsively without thought Opposite of showing a lack of prudence or common sense Opposite of produced or carried out in a hasty or perfunctory manner Opposite of having a reckless attitude or manner Opposite of failing to take care of matters which require attention Opposite of lacking initiative or ambition Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor Opposite of lazy, lacking in ambition or success Opposite of characterized by laziness, indolence, and a lack of ambition Opposite of done without, or showing a lack of, thought or good judgment Opposite of irresponsible or negligent in behavior Opposite of cheerfully unconcerned about the future Opposite of recklessly wasteful, extravagant, or self-indulgent Opposite of having an unusually strange character or behavior Opposite of of questionable or dishonest character Opposite of acting or done without forethought, or having the tendency to do so Opposite of dishonest and not to be trusted … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of not showing a proper sense of care or responsibility responsible conscientious dependable reliable mature sensible trustworthy practical prudent rational astute grounded levelheaded thoughtful discerning pragmatic sagacious upright clever perceptible stable commonsensical good shrewd circumspect dutiful judicious discernible informed sound wise balanced discreet reasoned commonsense logical principled commonsensible discernable intelligent reasonable au courant farsighted high-principled level-headed self-reliant well-advised well-founded well-grounded well-informed well-reasoned well-thought-out capable of being trusted full of common sense realistic sane real sage competent qualified sapient accountable well-judged reputable enlightened enduring long permanent lasting trusty perceptive conscious aware uncrazy cognizant answerable mindful sentient smart empirical sober factual actual adult knowing together capable conversant bright hardheaded pragmatical canny able real-world matter-of-fact attentive acute unfailing no-nonsense unidealistic compos mentis more ❯ “I consider us to be responsible people because we fill our recycling box to capacity every week, and put it out for collection.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of made or done quickly or impulsively without thought cautious careful thoughtful watchful alert guarded vigilant prudent restrained wary gingerly heedful suspecting tentative attentive measured mindful cagey provident reticent scrupulous judicious precautious reserved apprehensive discreet observant conservative leery aware chary politic cagy considerate discriminating suspicious calculating circumspect hesitant shrewd level-headed on guard playing safe thinking twice watching out with reservations on the lookout on the watch taking it slow watching one's step with eyes peeled wise responsible tactful diplomatic advisable safe sensible timely expedient kind serious meticulous accurate concerned correct anxious painstaking thrifty ready caring solicitous unadventurous meek timid shy fearful cowardly afraid forehanded forethoughtful farsighted foreseeing economical foresighted on the ball miserly more ❯ “Teams are cautious about trading a player who could come back to haunt them.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing a lack of prudence or common sense astute perceptive shrewd smart incisive judicious wise clever intelligent sharp acute brainy careful sage insightful perspicacious politic prudent adroit brilliant provident responsible knowing penetrating pragmatic sensible bright cautious practical thoughtful artful calculating discerning reasonable savvy enterprising heady ingenious sapient canny discriminating farsighted intuitive argute crafty cunning sagacious clear-eyed clear-sighted media-savvy quick-witted razor-sharp sharp-witted well-advised well-informed well-reasoned well-thought-out on the ball sane sound commonsensical balanced serious delayed slow “Discerning, astute, uncompromising, his leadership inspired one to venture against all odds.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of produced or carried out in a hasty or perfunctory manner careful meticulous painstaking orderly methodic methodical nonrandom ordered organisedUK organizedUS precise regular systematic systematisedUK systematizedUS thoughtful tidy conscientious fastidious punctilious Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a reckless attitude or manner responsible serious solemn earnest unfrivolous serious-minded sober sensible thoughtful careful calm steady level-headed aware focusedUS organizedUS together organisedUK focussedUK practical mature grave intelligent wise Adjective ▲ Opposite of failing to take care of matters which require attention attentive careful conscientious nonnegligent caring dutiful mindful successful painstaking thorough fastidious punctilious scrupulous diligent exacting persnickety picky meticulous methodical finicky particular fussy cautious pedantic thoughtful thoroughgoing exact accurate strict demanding ultra-careful detailed rigorous laborious considerate deliberate improved populated exhaustive full systematic complete comprehensive intensive sweeping searching circumspect discriminating widespread in-depth extensive selective choosey choosy critical discriminatory pernickety select hard to please perfectionist precise nitpicking stickling white-glove nit-picky more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking initiative or ambition effective effectual efficacious efficient expedient operant ultraefficient careful competent dynamic meaningful purposeful responsible strong useful Adjective ▲ Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor sincere earnest genuine honest real heartfelt true unaffected wholehearted candid unfeigned frank guileless serious cordial devout straightforward fervent unpretentious upfront authentic forthright legitimate truthful direct straight blunt up front “I was being sincere when I accepted your challenge to a boxing match.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of lazy, lacking in ambition or success worthy Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized by laziness, indolence, and a lack of ambition industrious enterprising enthusiastic Adjective ▲ Opposite of done without, or showing a lack of, thought or good judgment thoughtful pithy rational sensible profound reasoned relevant applicable appropriate pertinent considered deep deliberate prudent important wise calculated measured fitting intelligent advised intellectual thought-out well thought-out well-thought-out circumspect careful “Your speech was thoughtful and well delivered. It struck a chord with many of our audience members.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of irresponsible or negligent in behavior dutiful behaving careful law-abiding paid responsible Adjective ▲ Opposite of cheerfully unconcerned about the future careworn anxious serious cheerless gloomy melancholy morose sad unhappy disconsolate discontented dissatisfied distressed troubled upset worried Adjective ▲ Opposite of recklessly wasteful, extravagant, or self-indulgent thrifty economical frugal conserving economisingUK economizingUS parsimonious penny-pinching scrimping skimping miserly sparing stingy tight careful cautious modest moral nice poor prudent provident saving good money-wise shrewd financially astute sensible moderate temperate reasonable judicious mean preserving forehanded unwasteful restrained simple abstemious cheap unpretentious wise tight-fisted close-fisted canny more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an unusually strange character or behavior normal logical reasonable sensible everyday orthodox prosaic unremarkable accustomed average common commonplace conventional expected general natural orderly ordinary regular routine run-of-the-mill standard typical unexceptional usual “You know, Ramirez, sometimes you seem as normal as muck, and other times you're the most princely person I've met.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of of questionable or dishonest character artless guileless honest ingenuous innocent undesigning reputable direct forthright honorableUS honourableUK reliable safe straightforward trustworthy well-intended Adjective ▲ Opposite of acting or done without forethought, or having the tendency to do so premeditated calculating prepense considered calculated deliberate planned premeditative willful conscious contrived prearranged preconceived rehearsed thoughtful wilful aforethought designed intended intentional purposed purposive rigged laid-out pre-planned set-up “She accepts his illness as genuine, and not a premeditated ploy to win her favors.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of dishonest and not to be trusted dependable loyal reliable trustworthy faithful responsible steady stanch steadfast trusty good unfailing conscientious staunch sure unswerving sensible true sincere trustable honorableUS solid reputable stable sturdy competent honest honourableUK unwavering always there copper-bottomed good as one's word to be counted on “Bridget was a lady of gentle manner and a fine and dependable neighbor who was always happy to lend a helping hand.” Find more words! 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