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Accountable

Verb / ʌˈkaʊntʌbʌl / / ʌˈkaʊnʌbʌl / Another word for accountable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accountable means being responsible for your actions or decisions.

Synonyms & similar words

responsible answerable liable chargeable obligated duty-bound behind governing directing regulating supervising

Synonyms by register

Formal

answerable responsible liable amenable

Informal

on the hook to blame responsible

Literary

culpable answerable

Antonyms

unaccountable irresponsible exempt free unanswerable unliable

Common collocations

  • fully accountable
  • held accountable
  • accountable for
  • personally accountable
  • financially accountable
  • ultimately accountable
  • directly accountable

Word family

noun accountability
verb account
adverb accountably

Usage note

Often used with 'for' to specify what one is responsible for. It implies a duty to explain or justify actions or decisions.

Example sentences

  1. She is accountable for finishing her homework on time.
  2. The company is accountable for making sure their products are safe.
  3. The government is accountable for spending taxpayers' money wisely.
  4. As a citizen, you are accountable for following the law.
  5. Being accountable means owning up to your mistakes.

Quotes

  • Individual accountability is a beautiful thing.Chris Messina
  • Accountability breeds response-ability.Stephen Covey
  • Accountability separates the wishers in life from the action-takers that care enough about their future to account for their daily actions.John Di Lemme

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