responsibilities

[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-teez] / rɪˌspɒn səˈbɪl ɪ tiz /

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accountability, blame n.
maturity, trustworthiness n.

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

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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

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responsibilities

The Times, a longtime Mulholland booster, blamed “a faulty system which loads upon any man’s shoulders, no matter how broad, responsibilities that are too heavy for any man to bear.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

She was the only receptionist with childcare responsibilities.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

That schedule may be difficult for people with demanding jobs, family responsibilities, limited time, or restricted access to exercise facilities.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

Mr. Kneale reminds us that living in Florida means accepting both the beauty and responsibilities of its unique environment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

"I'd rather have the responsibilities that I have," I say.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton