Synonyms for

Responsibility

Verb / ri:ˌspɑ:nsʌˈbɪlʌti: / Another word for responsibility — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Synonyms & similar words

irresponsibleness irresponsibility responsibleness province obligation duty duty obligation accountability liability burden charge commitment obligingness onus task role function job mission trust care oversight stewardship custody supervision

Synonyms by register

Formal

accountability obligation duty charge

Informal

gig thing job task

Literary

burden vocation

Antonyms

irresponsibility carelessness negligence abandonment disregard unconcern

Common collocations

  • take responsibility
  • assume responsibility
  • personal responsibility
  • share responsibility
  • sense of responsibility
  • moral responsibility
  • legal responsibility
  • responsibility to

Word family

noun responsibility
verb responsibilize
adjective responsible
adverb responsibly

Usage note

While 'responsibility' often implies a duty or obligation, it can also refer to the state of being accountable for something. Ensure the context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. It is my responsibility to clean my room.
  2. The teacher has the responsibility to teach the students.
  3. Parents have the responsibility to take care of their children.
  4. As a citizen, it is your responsibility to vote.
  5. I take responsibility for my actions.

Quotes

  • With great power comes great responsibility. - Spiderman
  • I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty. - John D. Rockefeller Jr.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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