IRRESPONSIBLE


Meaning of IRRESPONSIBLE in English

If you describe someone as ~, you are criticizing them because they do things without properly considering their possible consequences.

I felt that it was ~ to advocate the legalisation of drugs...

? responsible

ADJ: oft it v-link ADJ to-inf disapproval

irresponsibly

They have behaved irresponsibly.

ADV: usu ADV with v

irresponsibility

...the irresponsibility of people who advocate such destruction to our environment.

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