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- DictionaryIr·re·spon·si·ble/ˌi(r)rəˈspänsəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. (of a person, attitude, or action) not showing a proper sense of responsibility: "it would have been irresponsible just to drive on"
If you're irresponsible, you're careless about the consequences of your actions. You can't really rely on irresponsible people. Being irresponsible is the opposite of being responsible and careful — you do what you like and don't care what happens afterward.
Apr 24, 2024 · irresponsible in American English. (ˌɪrɪˈspɑnsəbəl) adjective. 1. said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility. His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible. 2. not capable of or qualified for responsibility, as due to age, circumstances, or a mental deficiency. 3.
Irresponsible definition, said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible. See more. Dictionary.com
Jan 7, 2024 · Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent. Translations [ edit] ± not responsible; not subject to responsibility. ± lacking a sense of responsibility. Noun [ edit] irresponsible (plural irresponsibles) Someone who is not responsible. See also [ edit] unresponsive. References [ edit]
irresponsible. adjective. /ˌɪrɪˈspɑnsəbl/ (disapproving) (of a person) not thinking enough about the effects of what they do; not showing a feeling of responsibility an irresponsible teenager an irresponsible attitude It would be irresponsible to ignore the situation. opposite responsible. Want to learn more?
Synonyms for IRRESPONSIBLE: reckless, daring, daredevil, adventurous, foolhardy, careless, nonchalant, bold; Antonyms of IRRESPONSIBLE: responsible, cautious, careful, circumspect, timid, heedful, overcautious, overcareful.
adjective. uk/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. B2. not thinking about the possible bad results of what you are doing: an irresponsible attitude. irresponsibility. noun [ U ] uk/ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/us. irresponsibly. adverb. (Definition of irresponsible from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
