Definition Synonyms
Definition of irresponsible - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
lack of responsibilitynot showing a proper sense of responsibility
- His irresponsible behavior caused many problems.
2.
negligentnot caring about the effects of actions
- Leaving the door unlocked was irresponsible.
Origin of irresponsible
Latin, in- (not) + responsibilis (answerable)
Terms with irresponsible included in their meaning
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negligence
negligent or irresponsible behavior
relationship
charming person irresponsible in relationships
irresponsible fun
behave irresponsibly for fun
dishonest
deceitful or irresponsible
communication
careless or irresponsible speech
irresponsible talk
speaking without thinking about consequences
behavior
act in a deceitful or irresponsible way
careless actions
halt careless or irresponsible actions immediately
irresponsible person
irresponsible or lazy individual
behavior
lazy and irresponsible
irresponsible
avoiding responsibilities or duties
lazy person
person who is lazy, irresponsible, or lacks purpose
irresponsible
failing to fulfill responsibilities or duties
character
irresponsible and unable to assume responsibility
environment
related to the irresponsible disposal of books
irresponsible
recklessly irresponsible or impractical
irresponsible person
person who acts freely without responsibility
fun-loving man
man who loves fun and socializing, often carefree or irresponsible
irresponsible person
person who ignores responsibilities or duties
behavior
leave in a carefree or irresponsible manner
irresponsible
lacking moral responsibility or principles
irresponsible
failing to fulfill responsibilities or obligations
Examples of irresponsible in a sentence
It's irresponsible to ignore safety protocols. His irresponsible behavior cost him the job. It's irresponsible to ignore safety warnings.
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- French:irresponsable, négligent, ...
- German:verantwortungslos, leichtsinnig, ...
- Italian:irresponsabile, ...
- Spanish:imprudente, ...
- Portuguese:irresponsável, ...
- Chinese:不负责任, 不负责任的, ...
- Japanese:無責任な, 軽率な, ...
- Arabic:غَيْرُ مَسْؤُولٍ, مهمل, ...
- Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי אַחֲרָאִי, חֲסַר אַחְרָיוּת, ...
- Russian:безответственный, ...
- Ukrainian:безвідповідальний, ...
- Hindi:गैरजिम्मेदार, गैर जिम्मेदार, ...
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