Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

burden-of-responsibility

Noun

ˈbɜrdən əv rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

Definition

The obligation or duty to take care of something or someone, often leading to a sense of weight or pressure on the individual responsible.

Examples

As the team leader, she felt the burden of responsibility for the project’s success.
Parenthood brings a unique burden of responsibility that can be both rewarding and challenging.
He understood the burden of responsibility that came with his position in the company.

Meaning

This phrase refers to the responsibilities that come with a particular role or situation, and the emotional or mental weight that these responsibilities can imply.