Definition

The condition of being accountable for something or having a duty to take care of something.

Example

Her responsibleness in managing the project impressed everyone on the team.

Conversation

I think being an adult means embracing your responsibleness more.

Totally! It's a big part of growing up, right?

Yeah, and it can be overwhelming sometimes.

For sure, but it also feels rewarding to take charge of things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Responsibleness → It is formed from "responsible" (from Latin "responsabilis", meaning answerable or accountable) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "responsibleness" refers to the state of being accountable or answerable for something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'answerable' ('responsible') for your actions, and the '-ness' shows it’s about the quality of that accountability.

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