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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"We are both test pilots, and the spacecraft needs a crew of 2 to fly it, so we share the responsibilities," Parmitano said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Attrition has spread its staff thin, making it difficult to keep up with its other responsibilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Developer Clarion Housing Group said it took "ecological responsibilities incredibly seriously".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

For many people, especially those supporting someone with a disability, caregiving responsibilities can span years or decades — reshaping careers, finances and retirement outcomes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Then they followed their governess inside and whispered excitedly among themselves about what their important responsibilities might be.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood