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irresponsible

/ˌɪr.əˈspɑːn.sə.bəl/
ir · re · spon · si · ble
Adverb:irresponsibly
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1

Not showing a proper sense of responsibility; acting or done without due consideration for possible consequences.

Example

"Leaving the campfires unattended during the dry season was a deeply irresponsible decision."

2

Not answerable or accountable to higher authority for conduct or actions (especially in legal or political contexts).

Example

"The monarch once wielded nearly irresponsible power, unchecked by any parliamentary body."

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• Rhymes for irresponsible

• Nearby Words

irrespective
irrespectively
irresponsibility
irresponsible
irresponsibly
irresponsively
irretrievably

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed from the assimilated negative prefix 'ir-' and 'responsible', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'respondere' (to answer or promise in return).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Irresponsible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/irresponsible
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