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Definitions

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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Among those opposed to work trips, 64% are women, who often shoulder most of households’ parenting responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

One of Fluor’s responsibilities was to monitor local hires who worked on that base, including a man by the name of Ahmad Nayeb.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

The counterterrorism director’s responsibilities include coordinating policy for external threats as well as leading efforts to free wrongfully detained Americans around the globe.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

These charges fall under section 38 of the law, which outlines the responsibilities of accounting officers.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“Let me ask you a question first, sentry. What are the responsibilities of a man on guard duty?”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy