Irresponsible: meaning, definitions and examples

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irresponsible

 

[ ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Not showing or done with care for the consequences of one's actions; not responsible.

Synonyms

careless, reckless, unreliable

Examples of usage

  • He was irresponsible with his finances, spending money without thinking of the future.
  • She was criticized for her irresponsible behavior at work, not completing tasks on time.
  • Being irresponsible can lead to serious consequences, such as losing trust or facing legal issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "irresponsible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irresponsável

🇮🇳 गैर जिम्मेदाराना

🇩🇪 verantwortungslos

🇮🇩 tidak bertanggung jawab

🇺🇦 безвідповідальний

🇵🇱 nieodpowiedzialny

🇯🇵 無責任な (むせきにんな)

🇫🇷 irresponsable

🇪🇸 irresponsable

🇹🇷 sorumsuz

🇰🇷 무책임한

🇸🇦 غير مسؤول

🇨🇿 nezodpovědný

🇸🇰 nezodpovedný

🇨🇳 不负责任的

🇸🇮 neodgovoren

🇮🇸 óábyrgur

🇰🇿 жауапсыз

🇬🇪 უპასუხისმგებლო

🇦🇿 məsuliyyətsiz

🇲🇽 irresponsable

Etymology

The word 'irresponsible' originated from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and 'responsible' from the Latin 'responsabilis', which means 'to be accountable'. The term has been in use since the 18th century and is commonly used to describe individuals or actions lacking in accountability or care.

See also: irresponsibly, responsibly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,801, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.