Responsibility meaning

noun

1. 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”

   Synonymsdutyobligation

2. the proper sphere or extent of your activities

   “it was his province to take care of himself”

   Synonymsprovince

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”

   Synonymsresponsibleness
   Oppositesirresponsibility