responsive
adjective
responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc..
nonresponsive
-
a word derived from
responsive.
Example Sentences
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Haimbe’s comments came after the then-U.S. ambassador in Lusaka, Michael Gonzales, accused Zambian officials of being corrupt and nonresponsive to American overtures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
“Kevin was nonresponsive and it was difficult to communicate with him,” his mother said, “and the opportunities were better for him here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Others, unsure how to investigate flagged voters’ status, said they simply sent notices asking for proof of citizenship, though some opted not to remove nonresponsive voters from the rolls.
From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2026
It was not immediately clear why the plane was nonresponsive, why it crashed or how many people were on board.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
I have found the most profoundly ill mentally ill person still to be very crafty and aware even though they may appear to be unconscious or nonresponsive.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
