responsibility

The word “responsibility” has 6 syllables: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty

It's pronounced as /rɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

What is synonym and antonym for responsibility?

In the thesaurus, “responsibility” has 8 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for responsibility along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for responsibility

blame
burden
commitment
duty
need
obligation
reliability
reliableness

Antonyms for responsibility

discharge
ease
exemption
grace
release
relief
stay
unreliability
waiver

Meanings of responsibility

noun
1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
2. The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
3. A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
4. The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success.
5. The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual.

Example Sentences

It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of the team.
Taking care of the environment is a shared responsibility for everyone.
He accepted the responsibility of leading the project with confidence.
Parents have the responsibility to guide their children toward making good decisions.
The manager emphasized the importance of personal responsibility in achieving success.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to responsibility, such as: blame, burden, commitment, discharge, duty, ease, exemption.

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