accountable

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked

Example Sentences

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

The government should be held accountable for its policies.

Synonyms

responsible, answerable, liable, obligated, culpable

Entry 1

responsible, answerable, liable, obligated

Entry 2

responsible, answerable, liable, culpable

Antonyms

irresponsible, unreliable, unaccountable, exempt

Entry 1

irresponsible, unreliable, unaccountable

Entry 2

unaccountable, irresponsible, exempt

Collocations

held accountable, accountable for, accountable to