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RESPONSIBILITY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Responsibility.

How to pronounce responsibility:

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Responsibility - as a noun

The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

Example: "We must instill a sense of duty in our children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duty8obligation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social control
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The proper sphere or extent of your activities

Example: "It was his province to take care of himself"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
province15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
area4arena5domain9field9orbit7sphere11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct

Example: "He holds a position of great responsibility"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
responsibleness19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trustiness10trustworthiness21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
irresponsibility

Example Sentences

"It is my responsibility to feed the dog every day."
"She takes responsibility for her actions."
"The company has a social responsibility to support local charities."
"Parents have a responsibility to provide for their children."
"As a teacher, he feels a great responsibility towards his students."
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Word Game Points

Is RESPONSIBILITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, responsibility is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESPONSIBILITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is RESPONSIBILITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, responsibility is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESPONSIBILITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is RESPONSIBILITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, responsibility is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESPONSIBILITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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