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irresponsible

UK
/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈspɑnsəbl/

Translations

irresponsibleadjective
more irresponsible
Comp.
most irresponsible
Super.
UK
/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/
US
/ˌɪrɪˈspɑnsəbl/
His irresponsible behavior led to the project's failure.
Son comportement irresponsable a entraîné l'échec du projet.
Additional translations
irresponsableSoutenu; emploi politique ou juridique, pour un pouvoir ou une autorité non soumis à une responsabilité effective.
Synonyms
inconsiderate
imprudent
thoughtless
unreliable
negligent
careless
reckless
foolhardy
Antonyms
responsible
irresponsiblenoun
irresponsibles
pl
UK
/ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/
US
/ˌɪr.əˈspɑːn.sə.bəl/
Used, usually preceded by the, to denote a person (or people) who behave(s) irresponsibly.
The new policy aims to discourage the irresponsibles from taking unnecessary risks.
La nouvelle politique vise à dissuader les irresponsables de prendre des risques inutiles.
Synonyms
delinquent
thoughtless person
unreliable person
feckless person
careless person
negligent person
reckless person
irresponsible person

Definitions

irresponsibleadjective
Not showing a proper sense of responsibility; careless or reckless.
His irresponsible behavior led to the project's failure.
Not capable of being trusted or depended upon.
She was deemed irresponsible and was not given the task.
Not subject to control, authority, or accountability for one's actions.
The colonial governor enjoyed an irresponsible authority over the territory.
irresponsiblenoun
A person who behaves irresponsibly.
The new policy aims to discourage the irresponsibles from taking unnecessary risks.
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