nonaccountable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnəˈkaʊntəbl/

KK: /nɑnəˈkaʊntəbl/

adjective

Definition

Not responsible for one's actions or decisions; not required to explain or justify them.

Example

In some organizations, certain roles are considered nonaccountable, meaning they do not have to answer for their actions.

Conversation

I heard that the new policy makes some roles nonaccountable.

Really? That sounds like a bad idea.

Yeah, it could lead to a lot of confusion and no one taking responsibility.

Exactly! It’s important for everyone to be accountable for their actions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unaccountable

irresponsible

unanswerable

Antonyms

accountable

responsible

answerable

Root Explanation

Nonaccountable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "accountable" (from Latin "computare", meaning to calculate or reckon). The word "nonaccountable" means not responsible or not required to explain one's actions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being added to 'reckoning' ('accountable') — this helps you remember that nonaccountable means not having to explain or be responsible for something.

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