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not responsible

ADJECTIVE
exempt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immune
STRONG
absolved clear cleared discharged excepted excluded excused favored free liberated privileged released spared unbound walked
WEAK
beat the rap let go let off not liable not subject off the hook outside set apart special unchecked unrestrained unrestricted unshackled void of
Antonyms
STRONG
hindered prevented
WEAK
accountable answerable liable nonexempt responsible

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Baldwin, who has long maintained he was not responsible for Hutchins’ death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Legally and morally, you are not responsible for a loan that you did not approve.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

"I am innocent, I am not responsible" the 73-year-old, who was president from 2009 to 2014, pleaded.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

If ammonia-oxidizing archaea are not responsible for as much carbon fixation as once believed, other microbes must be stepping in.

From Science Daily • Dec. 10, 2025

“Perfect example. You’re not responsible with the money. It needs to stop. I want your debit card.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty