responsibility

Meanings

Plural: responsibilities

Noun

• the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; ; - John D.Rockefeller Jr
  • "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"
• the proper sphere or extent of your activities
• a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
  • "he holds a position of great responsibility"
• The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
• The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
• A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
• The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion.
• A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
• The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to someone’s possession or supervision.
• A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.

Synonyms

duty, obligation, province, responsibleness

Antonyms

irresponsibility, irresponsibleness

Related Words

accountability, respond