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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We are having trouble figuring out how to divide up groceries and cooking responsibilities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The newly created positions can handle press and public-relations responsibilities that previously belonged to executives with titles like vice president or head of communications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Pratt said on his website that his “treatment first” approach would direct resources into mental health and drug treatment care, which sounds good except that those responsibilities are primarily under county jurisdiction, not city control.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Developer Clarion Housing Group said it took "ecological responsibilities incredibly seriously".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"I'd rather have the responsibilities that I have," I say.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton