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responsibility

[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-tee] / rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
accountability, blame
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authority burden duty guilt importance liability obligation power restraint trust
STRONG
albatross amenability answerability care charge constraint contract culpability encumbrance engagement fault incubus incumbency onus pledge rap subjection
WEAK
boundness holding the bag obligatoriness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsibility
STRONG
benefit blessing
WEAK
distrust exemption freedom immaturity immunity
NOUN
maturity, trustworthiness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ability capacity efficiency honesty loyalty stability
STRONG
capableness competency conscientiousness dependability dependableness faithfulness firmness rationality reliability sensibleness soberness steadfastness trustiness uprightness
WEAK
levelheadedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impotence inability incompetence weakness
WEAK
distrust exemption freedom immaturity immunity irresponsibility

Example Sentences

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Kennedy also rebuffed Democrats’ claims that he bore responsibility for the country’s ongoing measles outbreak.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Apple became more involved in philanthropy, social responsibility and environmental efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It said that the air force should bear some responsibility for not properly regulating pilots' personal use of cameras.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Magyar has promised to adopt a far more pro-European approach to Hungary's relations with the EU and it will be the responsibility of his government to reverse the legislation.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The responsibility terrified me, but filled me with strength at the same time.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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