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

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Recent Examples of accountability On April 20, Mercury will join Saturn in Aries, presenting bold checkpoints that demand clarity, accountability and courage. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 This shift marks the end of the experimental phase of AI and the beginning of a high-stakes era of accountability. —

Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 On the other hand, empowering hiring managers with clear guidelines and decision-making authority can speed up the process without compromising accountability. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Even after criminal convictions, civil judgments and years of litigation, Schwartz remained elusive to the people seeking answers or accountability. —

Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accountability

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accountability

responsibility

Noun

With the Moon in your 10th House squaring Mars in your 7th, expectations can clash if roles or responsibilities aren’t clear.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
There is no question about his attitude or application; this is not a case of a player who has shirked responsibility or failed to work hard enough in training or in matches.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026