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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Buffett said he can make equity investments at Berkshire but runs anything by CEO Greg Abel, who oversees the $300 billion equity portfolio as part of his responsibilities.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Plus, commenting on operational strategy is outside the scope of his responsibilities, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“But we are out of time for the critical responsibilities, and tens of thousands of workers currently going without pay.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Special constables are volunteer police officers with the same powers, responsibilities and uniform as a regular officer.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Now, despite my total lack of responsibilities I am an extremely busy person, and I know I shall never have time or patience to learn a new name.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood