noun
irresponsibility
noun
1
Behaviour that shows a lack of care about the consequences of one's actions.
"Leaving the stove on all night was pure irresponsibility."
"The company's irresponsibility led to a serious safety failure."
How to Use Irresponsibility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of not being careful or accountable about what you do.
Common pairings
financial irresponsibility
an act of irresponsibility
Word Forms
irresponsibilities plural
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Etymology
Formed from irresponsible plus -ity, or from ir- plus responsibility.