ACCOUNTABILITY Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

accountability

noun

as in responsibility

willingness or obligation to explain one's actions or to admit being the cause of a problem There is a push to increase accountability among government officials.

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Dissimilar Words

unaccountability

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accountability Without meaningful accountability, misuse, misinformation, and IP theft will harm creators and consumers. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 June 2026 With a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and innovation, the AJC is building on its legacy to redefine what a local news brand can be. —

Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 15 June 2026 To be sure, exercising that discretion has always required a balance between political accountability and administrative neutrality. —

Mirae Kim, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022. —

Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accountability

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accountability

responsibility

Noun

Of course, somewhere so exposed to nature has a responsibility to maintain the beauty of the area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Most significantly, Lee wants voters to grant the mayor’s office a veto over Oakland City Council decisions and absorb many day-to-day responsibilities of running the city.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026