responsibilities

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

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accountability, blame n.
maturity, trustworthiness n.

NOUN

accountability, blame

Synonyms

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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

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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

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responsibilities

High school is a balancing act between academics, school activities and other responsibilities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

"We must establish with absolute clarity the causes of this event, verify compliance with safety protocols and determine any responsibilities that may arise," he said in a post on X.

From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026

One of their most important responsibilities is swallowing senescent cells.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

“It’s saying which decisions are being transferred on day one and which responsibilities are transferring over after a defined ramp-up period.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

We did a good job, worked a full day, and fulfilled our responsibilities; that was our mantra.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson