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Meaning of responsibility
The state or fact of being responsible, or answerable for something.
Etymology of responsibility
The word "responsibility" originates from the Latin words "responsum" meaning "answer" and "abilitas" meaning "ability" or "capacity", with the prefix "re-" indicating a response or an answer, and the suffix "-ibility" indicating a state or condition, the term has been in use since the 17th century to describe a state of being accountable or answerable for something.
Synonyms
accountability
liability
answerability
blame
duty
obligation
burden
charge
care
stewardship
management
direction
supervision
guidance
control
authority
power
trust
reliance
dependence
faith
confidence
fidelity
loyalty
devotion
dedication
commitment
pledge
promise
vow
oath
guarantees
warranties
assurances
undertakings
engagements
contracts
agreements
covenants
bonds
guarantees
sureties
securities
protections
safeguards
defenses
shields
bulwarks
Ramparts
Definitions
- The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone
- * The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something
Usage Examples
- The company takes full responsibility for the damage caused by their product
- * As a parent, it's my responsibility to ensure my child's safety and well-being
- * The government has a responsibility to protect its citizens from harm
Antonyms
carelessness
negligence
recklessness
irresponsibility
indifference
apathy
unconcern
disregard
neglect
abandonment
dereliction
avoidance
evasion
shirking
dodging
escaping
eluding
exemption
immunity
impunity
freedom
release
exemption
irresponsibleness
unaccountability
untrustworthiness