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responsibility Antonyms

Opposite of responsibility

Because the opposite of responsibility shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Usage Example

"Parents have a legal and moral irresponsibility to care for their children."

Strongest
irresponsibility
Strong
exemption
immunity

• noun (Context 2)

The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.

Usage Example

"The airline accepted full blamelessness for the lost luggage and compensated the passengers."

Strongest
blamelessness
Strong
innocence
impunity

• noun (Context 3)

The opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.

Usage Example

"The internship is designed to give college students real-world irresponsibility in a professional setting."

Strongest
irresponsibility
unreliability
Strong
recklessness
carelessness

Similar words to responsibility

Words similar to responsibility shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

accountability
duty
obligation
liability
reliability
dependability
task
trustworthiness
See all synonyms of responsibility

• Nearby Words

respondent
responder
response
responsibility
responsible
responsibly
responsive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Responsibility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/responsibility
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