onus Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- goodness
- good
- legitimacy
- righteousness
- chastity
- rectitude
- integrity
- stainlessness
- probity
- probity
- honesty
- rectitude
- chastity
- legitimacy
- honesty
- goodness
- integrity
- righteousness
- good
- stainlessness
Weak:
onus Meaning
onus (n)
an onerous or difficult concern
onus (n.)
A burden; an obligation.
onus Sentence Examples
- The onus of proof lies with the prosecution to demonstrate the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
- The financial onus of the construction project unexpectedly fell upon the homeowners.
- She shouldered the onus of caring for her elderly mother, despite her own health issues.
- The onus is on us to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment for future generations.
- The burden of responsibility lies with the company's leadership to create a positive work environment.
- The onus of maintaining a clean and safe neighborhood falls upon all residents.
- It is the teacher's onus to engage and motivate students in the classroom.
- Both parties must share the onus of finding a compromise that benefits all involved.
- The onerous task of cleaning up the aftermath of the storm was left to the municipality.
- The onus of navigating social media responsibly rests with both individuals and platforms alike.
FAQs About the word onus
an onerous or difficult concernA burden; an obligation.
shame, stigma,stain, blot, taint, guilt, disgrace, smirch, discredit,smudge
honor, credit, award, award, right, right, purity,credit, honor, purity
The onus of proof lies with the prosecution to demonstrate the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The financial onus of the construction project unexpectedly fell upon the homeowners.
She shouldered the onus of caring for her elderly mother, despite her own health issues.
The onus is on us to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment for future generations.
