Learn how to use the comparative “more responsible” and superlative “most responsible” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “responsable”?

The comparative form of “responsable” is “more responsible”.

Example

Taking care of a pet is more responsible than neglecting it.

Example

Driving safely is more responsible than speeding.

What is the superlative form of “responsable”?

The superlative form of “responsable” is “most responsible”.

Example

Among all the candidates, she is the most responsible for the project.

Example

The oldest sibling is usually the most responsible in the family.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "responsible" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more responsible" and "most responsible" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of reliability or trustworthiness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Responsible" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more responsible”

Used to describe someone who is more reliable or trustworthy.

Example

She is more accountable than her co-worker.

Used to indicate that someone is more reliable or trustworthy.

Example

He is more dependable than his brother.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most responsible”

Used to describe someone who is the most reliable or trustworthy.

Example

He is the most accountable person I know.

Used to indicate that someone is the most reliable or trustworthy.

Example

She is the most dependable employee in the company.

Using than with comparative “more responsible”

When using the comparative form "more responsible" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Taking care of a pet is more responsible than neglecting it." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of responsibility in "taking care of a pet" is higher than the level of responsibility in "neglecting it."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more responsible” and “most responsible” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Work

    Being on time for meetings is more responsible than being consistently late.

    Being on time for meetings is more responsible than being consistently late.

  • 2Parenting

    Teaching children about safety is the most responsible thing to do.

    Teaching children about safety is the most responsible thing to do.

  • 3Financial Management

    Saving money for the future is more responsible than spending it all.

    Saving money for the future is more responsible than spending it all.

  • 4Leadership

    A responsible leader takes ownership of their team's actions.

    A responsible leader takes ownership of their team's actions.

Related idioms and phrases

Take responsibility

To accept and acknowledge one's own actions or duties.

Example

It's important to take responsibility for your mistakes.

Shoulder the responsibility

To take on or accept a responsibility or burden.

Example

He was willing to shoulder the responsibility of leading the project.

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