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irresponsible
[ ir-i-spon-suh-buhl ]
adjective
- said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility:
His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
Synonyms: , ,
- not capable of or qualified for responsibility, as due to age, circumstances, or a mental deficiency.
- not responsible, answerable, or accountable to higher authority:
irresponsible as a monarch.
noun
- an irresponsible person.
irresponsible
/ ˌɪɪˈɒԲəə /
adjective
- not showing or done with due care for the consequences of one's actions or attitudes; reckless
- not capable of bearing responsibility
- archaic.not answerable to a higher authority for one's actions
Derived Forms
- ˌˈDzԲ, adverb
- ˌˌDzԲˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- r·Dzȴ·i·ٲ r·Dzs··Ա noun
- r·Dzs· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of irresponsible1
Example Sentences
Beijing did respond to an assertion last week by Zelensky that Chinese nationals were fighting for Russia by advising "relevant parties to correctly and soberly understand China's role and not to make irresponsible remarks".
Responding on Thursday, a Chinese government spokesman said they "advise relevant parties to correctly and soberly understand China's role and not to make irresponsible remarks".
"It is unacceptable and irresponsible for South Sudanese government officials to second guess the determination of their own embassy," Landau added.
It said this would have been "irresponsible … given the challenges the higher education sector is facing".
“Empty allegations that she has been making for literally decades. To me, that’s incredibly irresponsible, unethical and, frankly, just distasteful.”
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