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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These conflicting provisions are aimed at ensuring borrowers don’t avoid their responsibilities to taxpayers and the government.

From MarketWatch

“Protecting student free expression and protecting student well-being are shared responsibilities,” the district said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers found when the chatbots went down, people reported self-described "symptoms of withdrawal", such as feeling anxious or depressed - as well as having disrupted sleep or neglecting their responsibilities.

From BBC

But this is more of like a slow retreat from the responsibilities of bringing somebody into the world.

From Los Angeles Times