单词	responsibleness
释义	responsible adjective re·​spon·​si·​ble ri-ˈspän(t)-sə-bəl  1 a : liable to be called on to answer b(1) : liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent a committee responsible for the job (2) : being the cause or explanation mechanical defects were responsible for the accident c : liable to legal review or in case of fault to penalties 2 a : able to answer for one's conduct and obligations : trustworthy b : able to choose for oneself between right and wrong 3 : marked by or involving responsibility or accountability responsible financial policies 4 : politically answerable especially : required to submit to the electorate if defeated by the legislature —used especially of the British cabinet responsibleness noun responsibly ri-ˈspän(t)-sə-blē  adverb Synonyms accountable amenable answerable liable See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences "If you all die of typhoid I won't be responsible!" he snapped. "If you die of dullness, neither will I," Helen echoed in her heart. Virginia Woolf, The Voyage Out, 1915 I have long since ceased to cherish any spirit of bitterness against the Southern white people on account of the enslavement of my race. No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government. Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery, 1900, 1901 He resumed our walk with me, passing his hand into my arm. "Then when AM I going back?" I wore, in turning it over, my most responsible air. Henry James, The Turn of the Screw, 1898 She is a very responsible worker. Is he responsible enough to have a car? Recent Examples on the Web There was no ambiguity as to who was responsible for providing coordinated care recommendations — their doctor. Peter A. Bonis, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 Chemical manufacturers and users should be responsible for keeping PFAS waste out of sewers and cleaning up contaminated sites, the groups contend. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 When the meeting of Accession Council concludes, the College of Arms, a royal corporation dating from 1484, will be responsible for spreading word of the new king throughout the country. Matthew Mulligan, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022 Additionally, Irma was responsible for huge Florida damages. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Farmington will be responsible for about 30% of this. Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 With this settlement, Brannen will be responsible for any taxes on the $2.75 million payment, according to the eight-page document outlining the resolution. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Local officials are responsible for managing the lists of eligible households and distributing the grain to village shops. Vibhuti Agarwal, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Del Vecchio will be responsible for all corporate finance, treasury and accounting functions of the company and will report directly to John Kiernan, the president and CEO. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Anglo-French responsable, from respuns — see response First Known Use 1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing responsible hold (someone) responsible hold (someone) responsible Kids Definition responsible adjective re·​spon·​si·​ble ri-ˈspän-sə-bəl  1 : getting the credit or blame for acts or decisions You are responsible for the damage. 2 : reliable responsible teenagers 3 : needing a dependable person a responsible job Legal Definition responsible adjective re·​spon·​si·​ble 1 a : liable to be called on to answer b : liable to be called to account as the primary cause, motive, or agent c : liable to legal review or in case of fault to penalties 2 : characterized by trustworthiness, integrity, and requisite abilities and resources awarded the contract to the lowest responsible bidder 3 : able to choose for oneself between right and wrong 4 : marked by or involving accountability a responsible office responsibleness noun as in responsibility Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance responsibility circumspection watchfulness vigilance attentiveness awareness observance alertness heedfulness attention carefulness cautiousness care caution Antonyms & Near Antonyms negligence carelessness remissness heedlessness laxness slackness recklessness neglectfulness dereliction wildness neglect foolhardiness rashness omission incaution incautiousness See More
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