irresponsible

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Pronunciation

/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ (UK)

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/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ (UK) · /ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ (US) · /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bəl/ · [ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bl̩]

Definition of irresponsible

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

(archaic)Not responsible; exempt from legal responsibility, not to be held accountable.

“They left the crown what, in the eye and estimation of law, it had ever been, perfectly irresponsible.”

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adj

(archaic)Not responsible; exempt from legal responsibility, not to be held accountable.

“They left the crown what, in the eye and estimation of law, it had ever been, perfectly irresponsible.”
Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.

noun

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From ir- + responsible.

200+ playable · top: RESPONSIBLE (15 pts)

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