reactive

Definitions

Acting in response to a situation or event rather than creating or controlling it.

Showing a chemical change or reaction when exposed to a particular substance or condition.

Tending to respond readily to a stimulus or influence.

Examples

The company's reactive approach to customer complaints often leads to frustration among its user base.

Chemical substances that are highly reactive must be stored in specialized containers to prevent accidental explosions.

Synonyms

responsive sensitive susceptible impressionable receptive active reflexive

Antonyms

unresponsive proactive insensitive passive indifferent unaffected static