responsiveness
Reacting to input
Responsiveness is the quality of reacting quickly and appropriately.
A responsive customer service team addresses complaints promptly.
A responsive website adapts to different screen sizes.
In relationships, responsiveness means being attentive to another's needs: His responsiveness to her concerns strengthened their marriage.
The word implies not just speed but suitable action—answering what was actually asked.
Moving with speed
- promptIncite to action
- immediateHappening without delay
- timelyOccurring when appropriate
- swiftMoving with speed
rapid · speedy · instant · reactive · reflexive · adaptive · dynamic · flexible
Paying close notice
- receptiveOpen to input
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- perceptiveQuick to understand
- awareHaving knowledge of
mindful · considerate · thoughtful · empathetic · caring · understanding · intuitive · anticipatory
Adversely reactive to substances
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
immune · histamine · reaction · tolerance · hypersensitivity · therapeutic · compliance · remission
Delay in system response
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- performanceCarrying out a task
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
buffering · lag · uptime · server · mobile-friendly · viewport · touch · scrolling
Technical assistance service
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- aftercarePost-procedure recovery support
- hotlineDirect emergency phone connection
callback · resolution · escalation · ticket · inquiry · availability · promptness · courtesy
Allowing mutual exchange
- two-wayOperating in both directions
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- inputData received for processing
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
critique · suggestions · comments · constructive · iterative · loop · acknowledgment · follow-up
quick
Moving with speed
swift · rapid · speedy · instant · reactive · reflexive · adaptive · dynamic · flexible · agile
attentive
Paying close notice
- receptiveOpen to input
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- perceptiveQuick to understand
aware · mindful · considerate · thoughtful · empathetic · caring · understanding · intuitive · anticipatory · observant
allergic
Adversely reactive to substances
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
stimulus · immune · histamine · reaction · tolerance · hypersensitivity · therapeutic · compliance · remission · symptom
latency
Delay in system response
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- performanceCarrying out a task
rendering · buffering · lag · uptime · server · mobile-friendly · viewport · touch · scrolling · interface
helpdesk
Technical assistance service
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- aftercarePost-procedure recovery support
hotline · callback · resolution · escalation · ticket · inquiry · availability · promptness · courtesy · follow-through
interactive
Allowing mutual exchange
- two-wayOperating in both directions
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- inputData received for processing
evaluation · critique · suggestions · comments · constructive · iterative · loop · acknowledgment · follow-up · adjustment
- gentle parentingpositive discipline, attachment parenting, nurturing, emotional bonding, secure attachment
- parentinggentle parenting, child, mom, children, kids
- teachingteaching, lesson plans, instructing, educating, courses
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
- customer servicecustomer service, service, apology, patience, callback
- designdesign principles, functionality, emphasis, unity, graphic design
responsivenesssluggishness
State of slow movement
unresponsiveness · slowness · lethargy · torpor · inertia
responsivenessinsensitivity
Lack of emotional awareness
indifference · unresponsiveness · callousness · obliviousness · disregard
responsivenesspassivity
State of non-resistance
deadness · rigidity · unresponsiveness · inactivity · inertness