responsibility
word
/ɹiˌspɑnsəˈbɪɫəti/
ri-SPAHN-suh-BIL-i-tee
/ɹɪspˌɒnsəbˈɪlɪti/
ri-SPON-suh-BIL-i-tee
Definition
Something that is your duty to do or take care of, or the state of being in charge of something and being accountable for it.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with verbs like 'have', 'take', 'accept', and 'share'. 'Responsibility for' names what someone is accountable for, while 'it is my responsibility to...' focuses on duty. It can refer both to practical tasks and moral or legal accountability.
Spanish: responsabilidadPortuguese (BR): responsabilidadePortuguese (PT): responsabilidadeChinese (Simplified): 责任Chinese (Traditional): 責任Hindi: ज़िम्मेदारी - उत्तरदायित्वArabic: مسؤوليةBengali: দায়িত্বRussian: ответственностьJapanese: 責任Vietnamese: trách nhiệmKorean: 책임Turkish: sorumlulukUrdu: ذمہ داریIndonesian: tanggung jawab
Example Sentences
It is your responsibility to lock the door.
basic
He tried to avoid responsibility for the mistake, but everyone knew what happened.
natural
Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility.
basic
She has a lot of responsibility at work.
basic
I know it was my responsibility, and I should have handled it sooner.
natural
With more freedom comes more responsibility.
natural