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reactive; responsive; acting in response to stimuli
Tending to react or respond to events rather than taking initiative. Used in scientific, psychological, and general contexts.
反応的な対応では遅い。
A reactive response is too late.
反応的ではなく能動的に行動すべきだ。
We should act proactively, not reactively.
問題が起きてから反応的に動くのではなく、事前に計画を立てることが大切だ。
Rather than reacting after problems arise, it is important to plan in advance.
Composed of 反応 (reaction, response) + 的 (suffix forming na-adjectives). Often used in contrast with 能動的 (proactive) or 積極的 (active, assertive). In business and management contexts, being 反応的 typically carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of initiative.
In chemistry and science, it can also describe substances that readily undergo chemical reactions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 反応的な態度: reactive attitude
- 反応的な対応: reactive response
- 反応的な姿勢: reactive stance
- 反応的な行動: reactive behavior
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 受動的: passive — emphasizes lack of action, whereas 反応的 implies acting only after being prompted
- 能動的: proactive, active — the opposite; acting on one's own initiative
- 積極的: assertive, enthusiastic — positive connotation of taking initiative