responsibilities

[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-teez] / rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ tiz /

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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“I understand that being a musician comes with big responsibilities, both on and off stage, and I know that I fell short that day. I am reflecting on the disappointment and concern that I caused.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

That may be in part because more women are leaving the workforce to take on caregiving responsibilities, according to Guardian.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

On one side are progressive, feminist, so-called Brooklyn Dads, who are famously driven by a belief that they should split child-rearing responsibilities with their partners equally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Watson, who fishes on the Dylharis, said the industry took its responsibilities seriously.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

"I'd rather have the responsibilities that I have," I say.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton