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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This brand-new definition of “tradwife” just sounds like the worst of all worlds: women having to work and handle all domestic responsibilities without any help at all.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Beyond being the league’s leading three-point shooter, Luke Kennard has 31 assists in the last four games, stepping up his ball-handling responsibilities for the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The first is for rote responsibilities like summarization and research, which AI can do on its own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

This year he arrived on Saturday, ready to fulfill the host of responsibilities that come with being Masters champion.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Maria’s days were long and busy, filled with housekeeping, child-rearing, and the responsibilities of running the studio.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman