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Verantwortungsbewusster

Verantwortungsbewusster is the comparative form of the German adjective verantwortungsbewusst, meaning more responsible or more conscientious. It designates a person who takes duties and consequences seriously and acts with reliability and accountability. The term can be used attributively as ein verantwortungsbewusster Mensch or predicatively when comparing two or more individuals or groups.

It derives from Verantwortung (responsibility) and bewusst (conscious, aware). The compound emphasizes awareness of duties and

Verantwortungsbewusster implies a higher level of responsibility relative to others and is generally positive, though it

See also: Verantwortung; Verantwortlichkeit; Ethik; Verhaltensstandards.

potential
outcomes.
It
is
widely
used
in
everyday
language
as
well
as
in
education,
business,
and
media
to
describe
behavior,
decision-making,
and
planning.
does
not
guarantee
flawless
conduct.
In
professional
contexts
it
can
inform
performance
assessments,
leadership
expectations,
and
risk
management.
Related
terms
include
zuverlässig
(reliable),
pflichtbewusst
(dutiful),
and
verantwortungsvoll;
it
is
distinct
from
verlässlich
and
from
the
mere
state
of
being
in
charge,
which
does
not
by
itself
imply
personal
conduct.