irresponsible

🇬🇧 UK/.iri'spɔnsәbl/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Lacking a sense of responsibility; acting without care for the consequences of one's actions.

不负责任的;不可靠的

n.

A person who is not responsible or accountable.

不负责任的人

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
irnot, opposite of
+
responsiblestem
=irresponsible

Common Collocations

  • 1.irresponsible behavior不负责任的行为
  • 2.irresponsible spending不负责任的支出

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His irresponsible spending habits eventually led him into significant debt.

  • 2.

    The board fired the irresponsible manager who ignored safety regulations.

  • 3.

    It would be irresponsible to proceed without consulting the safety experts first.

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