ACCOUNTABILITIES 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 The Seymour Police Union fully supports transparency and accountability. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026 The account posts about police accountability. —

City News Service, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026 That means strengthening oversight, improving transparency in the budget process, and ensuring accountability across departments. —

Kent Lee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 All states are required to have an accountability system under federal law. —

Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accountability

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accountability

responsibility

Noun

Hengemuhle said that, as human beings, there is a responsibility to do everything possible to combat hate, which requires understanding and educating one another, as well as drawing on different policing and professional backgrounds.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Arrington wants to open up a conversation about adding fiscal responsibility to the country’s Constitution.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026