The difference between Responsible and Trustworthy

When used as adjectives, responsible means answerable for an act performed or for its consequences, whereas trustworthy means deserving of trust, reliable.

Responsible is also noun with the meaning: the individual who bears the responsibility for something.

check bellow for the other definitions of Responsible and Trustworthy

  1. Responsible as an adjective:

    Answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.

    Examples:

    "Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour."

  2. Responsible as an adjective:

    Capable of responding to any reasonable claim; able to answer reasonably for one's conduct and obligations; capable of rational conduct.

  3. Responsible as an adjective:

    Involving responsibility; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.

    Examples:

    "She has a responsible position in the firm."

  4. Responsible as an adjective:

    Being a primary cause or agent of some event or action; capable of being credited for something, or of being held liable for something.

    Examples:

    "Who is responsible for this mess?"

  5. Responsible as an adjective:

    Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.

    Examples:

    "He looks like a responsible guy."

  1. Responsible as a noun:

    The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

  1. Trustworthy as an adjective:

    Deserving of trust, reliable.

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