responsible

Held to account

Responsible means accountable or answerable for something: Who's responsible for this mess?

A responsible person is trustworthy and makes sound decisions: She's responsible enough to babysit.

To be responsible for something can mean either causing it (The storm was responsible for the damage) or being in charge of it (He's responsible for marketing).

A responsible position carries significant duties and accountability.

leadership

accountable

Obligated to explain oneself

authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
decisiveQuick to conclude
in-chargeHaving control or authority

managerial · supervisory · administrative · executive · delegated · entrusted · empowered · commanding · overseeing · directing

ethical

integrity

Moral soundness and consistency

principledHaving strong moral beliefs
conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
moralityRight and wrong principles

upright · honorable · trustworthy · scrupulous · virtuous · righteous · honest · fair-minded · ethical · high-minded

mature

sensible

Showing good judgment

prudentExercising sound judgment
judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
levelheadedCalm and judicious

reliable · dependable · thoughtful · circumspect · discreet · sober · steady · grown-up · adult · serious

duty

obligation

Required task or commitment

accountabilityObligation for one's actions
answerabilityObligation to explain oneself
liabilityLegal or financial obligation

onus · charge · task · role · mandate · stewardship · trusteeship · commitment · assignment · function

caring

nurturing

Supportive care-giving

protectiveServing to guard
attentivePaying close notice
supportiveOffering help and reassurance

considerate · concerned · solicitous · compassionate · empathetic · gentle · devoted · loving · parental · custodial

responsible

accountable

integrity

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obligation

nurturing

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