onus

noun
UK: /ˈəʊnəs/
US: /ˈoʊnəs/

  1. A duty or responsibility.

    1. The onus is on you to prove your point.
    2. The onus rests with the company to ensure safe working conditions for all employees.

  2. The burden or difficult aspect of something.

    1. The onus of the work fell on her shoulders.
    2. The team shared the onus of completing the difficult project on time.

Synonyms

burden responsibility obligation duty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "onus" in English means: A duty or responsibility., The burden or difficult aspect of something..

The phonetic transcription of "onus" is /ˈəʊnəs/ in British English and /ˈoʊnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "onus": burden, responsibility, obligation, duty.

Example usage of "onus": "The onus is on you to prove your point.". More examples on the page.