Meaning
Responsible for one's actions and decisions, particularly in contexts where there is an expectation of transparency and answerability to stakeholders or governing bodies; often implies a moral or ethical obligation to provide justification for one's condu
💡 While "accountable" often connotes a positive obligation to be responsible, it can also carry a negative implication when used in contexts of blame or punishment; care should be taken to clarify the intended meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Monday
morning
the
small
design
team
gathered
around
a
table
to
finalise
the
client
presentation
.
Their
manager
clarified
each
person's
responsibilities
and
stressed
that
everyone
would
be
accountable
for
specific
deliverables
.
They
rehearsed
one
section
at
a
time
,
giving
constructive
feedback
so
the
message
remained
clear
and
concise
.
When
a
technical
issue
arose
,
they
quickly
reallocated
tasks
and
discussed
how
to
mitigate
potential
problems
before
the
meeting
.
Each
member
reflected
on
how
to
present
solutions
rather
than
just
describe
problems
,
which
improved
their
confidence
.
By
noon
they
had
a
coherent
plan
,
realistic
deadlines
and
a
shared
sense
that
they
could
rely
on
each
other
under
pressure
.
Common Phrases
socially accountable
legally accountable
accountable leadership
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