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What is the opposite of responsibility?

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Noun
Opposite of a thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation
“She stated that her debilitating physical disability was grounds for work exemption.”
Noun
Opposite of the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something
“His shirking was not lost on his fellow colleagues.”
Noun
Opposite of worthy of one's trust or confidence
“All he had to show for his service was a record of unreliability.”
Noun
Opposite of an area of special knowledge, interest, or responsibility
Noun
Opposite of an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group
Noun
(someone or something) Opposite of the state of supervising, protecting, and maintaining the health and welfare of
“Due to her negligence, Lily had lost the rights to her children.”
Noun
Opposite of a responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“They've dropped the cowardice charges, but he's going to be charged with dereliction of duty.”
Noun
Opposite of the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
“Most users click the introduction link, further validating the uselessness of flash screens.”
Noun
Opposite of a heavy burden of responsibility or obligation
Noun
Opposite of the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
Noun
Opposite of an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action
“It was my irresponsibility over the financial aspects of the accident that was worrying Mr. Spidell, not the accident itself, which was a stroke of luck in his estimation.”
Noun
Opposite of the characteristic of being blameworthy
Noun
Opposite of the state of being responsible for something, especially legally
Noun
(count noun) Opposite of a feeling of worry or anxiety
“Despite the results not falling her way, there was a sense of carefreeness about her, and she was convinced that everything would still be ok.”
Noun
Opposite of the state of being answerable
Noun
Opposite of a burden of responsibility that is imposed
“It would be a pleasure to have you over for dinner.”
Noun
Opposite of a protection or patronage
Noun
Opposite of a test of someone's abilities or internal fortitude
“It was an easy project that was a cinch to manage.”
Noun
(usually used in plural form "pains") Opposite of effort expended towards a particular objective
“His laziness would prevent him from achieving anything in life.”
Noun
Opposite of the quality of being dependable or trustworthy
Noun
Opposite of a sum of money that is owed or due
Noun
Opposite of emotional or personal association with someone
“My experience with John is a very good way of learning how to change my aloofness with people.”
Noun
Opposite of that which must be done out of principle
“He found an excuse to not apologize for his wrongdoings.”
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Opposite of the quality or state of being reliable, dependable or trustable
Noun
Opposite of accountability or responsibility, or a sense that one is obliged to do something
“We would also like to see the real culprits forced to face up to their irresponsibility.”
Noun
Opposite of wisdom or discrimination that comes from being mature or experienced
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