Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
irresponsible
adjective
/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/
Definition
Not showing a proper sense of responsibility.
Examples
Leaving the kids alone was an irresponsible decision.
He made an irresponsible choice by not studying for the exam.
It’s irresponsible to ignore environmental issues.
Meaning
The quality of being careless or not being accountable for one’s actions.
Synonyms
- careless
- negligent
- reckless
- unreliable
- thoughtless
