Meaning & Definition of word "Irresponsible"

Irresponsible

/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/

1. Not showing a proper sense of responsibility; reckless or careless.
- Example: His irresponsible behavior led to serious consequences at the workplace.
2. Lacking the ability or willingness to act responsibly.
- Example: They considered her decision to skip important meetings as irresponsible.
3. Neglectful of duties or obligations.
- Example: It's irresponsible to leave your pet alone without food and water.
4. Characterized by a lack of accountability.
- Example: The irresponsible spending habits of the committee led to their bankruptcy.

●Derived from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and 'responsible', from Latin 'responsabilis'.

irresponsible behavior:

Actions that demonstrate a lack of responsibility.

irresponsible spending:

Expenditure that is excessive and unthoughtful regarding financial obligations.

irresponsible attitude:

A mindset that disregards responsibility or accountability.

responsibility:

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or having control over someone.

accountability:

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities.

Meaning: irresponsibro

● Example Sentence: He's such an irresponsibro, always blowing off work.

Meaning: party animal

● Example Sentence: She acts like a party animal, totally irresponsible with her choices.