Simple meaning
What does Responsibility mean?
Responsibility means a duty you are expected to handle.
Dictionary definition
A duty to take care of something and make good choices.
Example sentences
Responsibility in a sentence
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In class, we talked about what responsibility means.
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Our teacher used responsibility in a discussion about fairness and community rules.
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The reading passage showed how responsibility can shape responsible choices in groups.
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Opposite words
chaosUse when there is no clear order or rule-following.
unfairnessUse when people are not treated equally.
Word family
Responsibility word family
Base word
responsibility
noun
responsibility
Base form.
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What does responsibility mean?
Responsibility means responsibility means a duty you are expected to handle.
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