
Accountable
Authority Expectation
The term emphasizes that others will judge you based on your actions and performance.
The mayor is accountable to the voters for the city's progress.
Emphasis on Responsibility
Usage often implies a burden of individual responsibility in a role or position.
Teachers are accountable for their students' learning outcomes.
Professional Settings
Most commonly used in professional or work-related contexts to denote responsibility.
Managers are accountable for their team's deadlines. Compare with
AnswerConscientiousDependableLiableObligeReliableResponsibleTrustworthy
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