Irresponsable (en. Irresponsible)

/i̱rresponsaˈβle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

One who acts without thinking about the consequences of their actions.

His irresponsible behavior caused him many problems.

Su comportamiento irresponsable le causó muchos problemas.

One who does not fulfill their obligations.

It is irresponsible not to notify when you cannot attend a meeting.

Es irresponsable no avisar cuando no puedes asistir a una reunión.

One who lacks responsibility.

An irresponsible person should not have a job that requires trust.

Una persona irresponsable no debería tener un trabajo que requiera confianza.

From the prefix 'ir-' which indicates negation and 'responsable' which comes from the Latin 'responsabilis', meaning 'one who responds'.

to act irresponsibly

To behave without assuming the consequences of one's actions.

actuar de manera irresponsable

to be irresponsible

Not fulfilling responsibilities or duties.

ser irresponsable

to have no responsibility

Not assuming obligations or commitments.

no tener responsabilidad

responsibility

The ability to assume the consequences of actions.

responsabilidad

responsible

One who has the capacity to respond for their actions.

responsable

irresponsibility

Lack of responsibility or care in actions.

irresponsabilidad

A person who does not take responsibility for their actions.

He is irresponsible, he never takes charge of his debts.

Es un irresponsable, nunca se hace cargo de sus deudas.

Someone who acts without thinking.

That guy is irresponsible, he always gets into trouble.

Ese tipo es un irresponsable, siempre se mete en problemas.