conscious responsibility
[/ˈkɒnʃəs rɪˈspɒnsəbɪlɪti/]
noun phrasefemininepl: conscious responsibilities / responsabilidades conscientes
responsabilidade consciente
1. The state of being aware of and deliberately accepting one's duties, obligations, or moral accountability for actions and their consequences
She took conscious responsibility for her mistakes rather than blaming others.
Ela assumiu responsabilidade consciente pelos seus erros em vez de culpar os outros.
2. A deliberate and informed commitment to fulfill obligations with full awareness of the implications
The company showed conscious responsibility by implementing sustainable practices.
A empresa demonstrou responsabilidade consciente ao implementar práticas sustentáveis.
3. Ethical accountability that stems from conscious awareness rather than external enforcement
Parents have a conscious responsibility to raise their children with values.
Os pais têm responsabilidade consciente de educar seus filhos com valores.
In Brazilian culture, 'responsabilidade consciente' reflects a growing emphasis on social consciousness and corporate ethics, particularly in urban centers like São Paulo. In the USA, the concept aligns with notions of personal accountability and ethical leadership. Both cultures increasingly value this concept in discussions about environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and personal development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take conscious responsibility for something
assume conscious responsibility
bear conscious responsibility
act with conscious responsibility
sense of conscious responsibility
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