Responsibility (Noun)

Meaning 1

The proper sphere or extent of your activities; "it was his province to take care of himself".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Being on call outside of working hours falls within my province and responsibility to manage urgent situations.
  • Managing employee complaints was considered part of my supervisor's province and direct responsibility.
  • Regulating private health clinics fell under the state government's responsibility and authority in the matter.
  • Staff well-being on remote job sites remained her explicit province and administrative responsibility throughout.
  • Field data management ultimately lies outside her original brief but squarely in my company's jurisdictional responsibility and knowledge province.

Synonyms

  • Province

Hypernyms

  • Orbit
  • Area
  • Sphere
  • Arena
  • Field

Hyponyms

  • Ecclesiastical Province

Meaning 2

The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • As a parent, it is my responsibility to ensure my child's well-being and provide for their needs.
  • The company's CEO acknowledged that the company's success brought with it a great responsibility to act in an environmentally sustainable manner.
  • The new employee was eager to take on the responsibility of leading the team and making important decisions.
  • The government has a responsibility to protect its citizens from harm and provide them with essential services.
  • By accepting the scholarship, the student acknowledged the responsibility to use the funds wisely and achieve academic excellence.

Synonyms

  • Duty
  • Obligation

Hypernyms

  • Social Control

Hyponyms

  • Filial Duty
  • Moral Obligation
  • Line Of Duty
  • Legal Duty
  • Incumbency
  • Safekeeping
  • Requirement
  • Job
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Civic Duty
  • Prerequisite
  • Noblesse Oblige
  • Imperative
  • Guardianship
  • White Man's Burden

Meaning 3

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • As a team leader, she felt a great sense of responsibility to ensure the project was completed on time and within budget.
  • The company's CEO took full responsibility for the financial losses and apologized to the shareholders.
  • He holds a position of great responsibility as the head of the emergency response team.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and being accountable for one's mistakes.
  • The new employee was given a lot of responsibility from the start, which made her feel both challenged and motivated.

Synonyms

  • Responsibleness

Antonyms

  • Irresponsibility

Hypernyms

  • Trustiness

Hyponyms

  • Answerability
  • Dependableness
  • Reliability
  • Reliableness
  • Answerableness

Related Words

  • Responsible (adjective)
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