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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"Even state-owned companies are not flexible, they do not take into account the fact that men and women both may have responsibilities outside of the labour market," says Fodor.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Volunteer responsibilities range from welcoming and guiding spectators and athletes, to specialized roles, including medical care and language translation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Never before has a World Cup host -- the US is sharing responsibilities with Mexico and Canada -- been at war with a nation that has qualified.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

While this might work in theory, the problem with this approach is that it results in all rights and no responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Looking out for Joey’s interests was part of my sponsorship responsibilities.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen