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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Some new grads landing jobs will have more responsibilities than entry-level hires just a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“This budget sends a signal that the city of Los Angeles is taking our fiscal responsibilities and our future seriously,” Yaroslavsky said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Even loving couples can struggle when they are balancing work, caregiving responsibilities, financial concerns and their own relationship all at once.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Gillian Martin is to remain in her role as climate action secretary, with added responsibilities for rural affairs.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Now she would have to take over Lord Roke’s responsibilities.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman