Onus

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊnəs/

Onus (noun)

  1. A duty or responsibility that someone has to deal with.

Examples

  • The onus is on the team to complete the project on time.
  • The onus is on you to complete the project.

Common collocations: bear the onus, shift the onus, place the onus

Synonyms of Onus

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Onus

  • — The absence of responsibility or burden.
  • — The state of being free from a burden.