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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Ned was not only removing Abby as head of Fidelity’s most important business—he was also stripping her of all operating responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Hers is a story of a society failing to meet basic responsibilities to its citizens.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

"This breadth of experience provides a strong foundation for the responsibilities of command and the trust placed in me," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Redick approached Kennard after Doncic and Reaves were injured against Oklahoma City last Thursday to discuss the contingency plan of him taking on more ball-handling responsibilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

It’s as if handing over the responsibilities of getting through each day to someone else has taken a burden from her shoulders.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler