Synonyms of accountability

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.

Related Words

• responsibility
• answerability
• blame
• liability
• fault

Dissimilar Words

• unaccountability

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accountability

Jane Doe’s attorney said his client is looking for accountability both through the civil lawsuit and any potential criminal lawsuits. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

The movement has since sought to take up other issues beyond education, including government accountability and democratic institutions. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Parting Thoughts Terrorism, tariffs, sanctions, cybersecurity, carrier liability, trade fraud, forced labor and more have pushed supply chain accountability to an executive-level governance concern. — Ed Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Serafin, 60, also of Elgin, said the top issues among voters include government accountability and taxes. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026