unaccountability (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnəˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The state of not being required or willing to accept responsibility for one's actions.

Examples

• The lack of accountability in the system allowed corruption to flourish.

• He was criticized for his unaccountability in the face of the crisis.

• The report highlighted the pervasive unaccountability within the organization.

How to Use unaccountability

unaccountability for (prepositional phrase)

The state of not being responsible for specific actions or events. — "There was complete unaccountability for the missing funds."

unaccountability in (prepositional phrase)

The absence of responsibility within a particular system or organization. — "The report highlighted the unaccountability in the management of the company."

Synonyms of unaccountability

Words with a similar meaning to unaccountability:

• irresponsibility
• impunity
• lack of oversight
• non-accountability

Antonyms of unaccountability

Words with the opposite meaning to unaccountability:

• accountability
• responsibility
• transparency

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