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Definition irresponsible in British English

irresponsible adjective

adjective
/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəb(ə)l/
1

done or said without thinking of the possible results of your actions or words

Example

irresponsible behaviour/decisions

Example

It was irresponsible of you to leave her alone.

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2

not sensible or able to be trusted to behave in a reasonable way

Example

an irresponsible driver

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Definition irresponsible in British English