B2adjectivesocietypsychology
US/ˌɪr.ɪˈspɑːn.sə.bəl/
UK/ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/
not thinking enough about the effects of your actions, in a way that may cause harm
In context
It was irresponsible of him to leave the children alone all night.
The company was accused of irresponsible advertising to young people.
Irresponsible drivers put everyone on the road at risk.
Words that go with irresponsible
adverb + adjective
- highly irresponsibleSharing that rumor was highly irresponsible.
- totally irresponsibleDriving that fast in the rain is totally irresponsible.
- financially irresponsibleSpending the whole budget on one party was financially irresponsible.
adjective + noun
- irresponsible behaviorHis irresponsible behavior cost the team the match.
- irresponsible parentShe was called an irresponsible parent unfairly.
adjective + preposition
- irresponsible ofIt was irresponsible of the manager to ignore the warnings.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a non-responsible person.Correct: He is an irresponsible person.