responsibility

noun
UK: /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
US: /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/

  1. A duty to deal with something or someone.

    1. It's my responsibility to walk the dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager took responsibility for the project's success. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something.

    1. He showed responsibility by cleaning up after himself. [ ] [ ]
    2. Taking on this role shows a high degree of responsibility and commitment. [ ] [ ]

  3. Being the cause of something or being to blame for something that has happened.

    1. The accident was his responsibility. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company accepted responsibility for the environmental damage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

liability duty charge obligation accountability
responsibility adjective

  1. Having control over someone or something, and therefore being accountable.

    1. He is a very responsible worker. [ ] [ ]
    2. A responsible pet owner always cleans up after their animals. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having good moral standards and behavior.

    1. She is a responsible young woman. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to be responsible and think about the consequences of your actions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "responsibility" in English means: A duty to deal with something or someone., The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something., Being the cause of something or being to blame for something that has happened..

The phonetic transcription of "responsibility" is /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ in British English and /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "responsibility": liability, duty, charge, obligation, accountability.

Example usage of "responsibility": "It's my responsibility to walk the dog.". More examples on the page.