accountable
word
Definition
If someone is accountable, they are responsible for their actions and must explain them to others or accept the results.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal and used in business, legal, or official contexts. Common collocations: 'hold someone accountable', 'be held accountable for'. Often used for roles with responsibility. Not very common in casual conversation.
Spanish: responsablePortuguese (BR): responsávelPortuguese (PT): responsávelChinese (Simplified): 负有责任的Chinese (Traditional): 負有責任的Hindi: जवाबदेहArabic: مسؤولBengali: দায়বদ্ধ - জবাবদিহিRussian: ответственный - подотчётныйJapanese: 責任があるVietnamese: chịu trách nhiệmKorean: 책임이 있는Turkish: sorumluUrdu: ذمہ دارIndonesian: bertanggung jawab
Example Sentences
Managers must be accountable for their team's results.
basic
Each student is accountable for doing their homework.
basic
You are accountable for your own choices.
basic
If mistakes are made, someone has to be held accountable.
natural
Politicians should be accountable to the public.
natural
She likes having someone to keep her accountable when reaching her goals.
natural