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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"The United States is not going anywhere, but we have responsibilities globally."

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Being England Test captain can come with many responsibilities beyond what happens on the field.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Just a few years later, she started a family and had to balance her responsibilities as a performer and ballet instructor with those of motherhood, ultimately returning to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

A hybrid scheduled offers the best of both worlds — the flexibility needed for personal responsibilities, combined with the face time necessary for social connections and career growth, the research found.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

Please God, I shall never, never forget them, nor the grave and sweet responsibilities I have taken upon me.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker