responsibility

Meaning

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

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

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

Example Sentences

Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.

Taking responsibility for your actions shows maturity.

Being a manager comes with a lot of responsibility.

Synonyms

accountability, obligation, duty, liability, burden

Entry 1

accountability, obligation

Entry 2

duty, obligation, accountability, liability

Entry 3

duty, obligation, accountability, burden

Antonyms

irresponsibility, neglect, carelessness, negligence

Entry 1

irresponsibility, neglect

Entry 2

irresponsibility, carelessness, negligence

Entry 3

irresponsibility, negligence

Collocations

take responsibility, personal responsibility, full responsibility, social responsibility, accept responsibility

Entry 2

take responsibility, personal responsibility, full responsibility, social responsibility

Entry 3

take responsibility, personal responsibility, accept responsibility