irresponsible (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌɪr.ɪˈspɑːn.sə.bəl/
Definition
Not showing a proper sense of responsibility; not thinking about the possible results of your actions and not acting in a careful or sensible way.
Examples
His irresponsible attitude towards his studies meant he failed the exam.
The company was criticized for its irresponsible disposal of toxic waste.
It's irresponsible to drive after drinking alcohol.
How to Use irresponsible
- irresponsible of someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Used to say that someone is not acting in a sensible or careful way by doing a particular thing. — "It was irresponsible of him to leave the children unattended."
- irresponsible towards (prepositional phrase)
- Lacking a sense of duty or care in relation to a person, thing, or task. — "He has been irresponsible towards his financial obligations."
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