Dependable in carrying duties while considering the consequences of one's choices.
Reach for it when praising someone who owns work, follows through, and acts with care
The responsible guide canceled the climb when lightning appeared beyond the ridge.
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everyday
Fits when judgment fits an adult level of self-command
Careful Age-like maturity is broader and can sound patronizing in a colleague's review.
warm
Fits when reliable follow-through is the main evidence
Careful Dependability alone does not show judgment about consequences.
warm
Fits when honesty makes it safe to place confidence in someone
Careful Trustworthy does not specifically describe management of a duty.
professional
Fits when accepting scrutiny and consequences matters
Careful A person can be accountable after a mistake without having acted responsibly beforehand.
professional
Fits when consistent performance can be counted on
Careful Reliable output may come without ownership of wider effects.
formal
answerable
Fits when formal obligation to explain a decision is central
Careful It names liability or reporting lines, not admirable day-to-day conduct.
formal
Fits when thorough care and moral attention guide the work
Careful It may overstate inner scruple when only completion can be observed.
formal
Fits when careful risk judgment deserves emphasis
Careful Prudence can avoid action, while responsibility may require stepping forward.
responsible person
The responsible person on duty logged the fault and closed the room.
responsible choice
Taking the later train was a responsible choice after the driver became tired.
responsible for safety
Asha was responsible for safety and checked every harness herself.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, California accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated
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