🛡️Responsibility

noun
/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

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

Example Sentences

Taking responsibility for your actions shows maturity.

Being a manager comes with a lot of responsibility.

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

Synonyms

duty, obligation, accountability, liability, burden
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duty, obligation, accountability, liability
Entry 2
duty, obligation, accountability, burden
Entry 3
accountability, obligation

Antonyms

irresponsibility, carelessness, negligence, neglect
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irresponsibility, carelessness, negligence
Entry 2
irresponsibility, negligence
Entry 3
irresponsibility, neglect

Collocations

take responsibility, personal responsibility, full responsibility, social responsibility, accept responsibility
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take responsibility, personal responsibility, full responsibility, social responsibility
Entry 2
take responsibility, personal responsibility, accept responsibility

More Example Sentences

He refused not to take responsibility.

They’re ready for taking responsibility.

He is ready to accept the responsibility.

They admire her for taking responsibility.

He eventually begins to take responsibility.

He eventually starts to take responsibility.

I agreed to take responsibility without doubt.

We attempt to take responsibility without fear.

He agreed to take responsibility for the mistake.

He is willing to take responsibility for the mistake.

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