Responsibility
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Responsibility is a noun meaning The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. [from 18th c.].
Meaning
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. [from 18th c.].
More Meanings
- The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
- A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
Example Sentences
Responsibility is a heavy burden.
Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!
The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world
If parents, teachers, and ministers conducted their responsibilities by following the ratings, children would have a steady diet of ice cream, school holidays, and no Sunday school.
Word Forms
- responsibilities
Synonyms for responsibility
Depending on context, synonyms include responsibleness, guilt, obligation, duty, province.
Antonyms for responsibility
Common opposites include irresponsibility, irresponsibleness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include responsibleness, duty, obligation, province, accountable, liable.
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