irresponsible in German
irresponsible in German is nicht verantwortlich, verantwortungslos, unverantwortlich — irresponsible means not showing proper care or thought about the consequences of one's actions.
irresponsible in German
nicht verantwortlich
(now, rare) Not responsible; exempt from legal responsibility, not to be held accountable.
verantwortungslos
Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.
unverantwortlich
Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.
What does "irresponsible" mean?
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adjective Not showing proper care or thought about the consequences of one's actions.
"It was irresponsible of him to leave the children alone by the pool."
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adjective Not legally or formally accountable for something.
"Under the old law, the officer was considered irresponsible for actions taken under orders."
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irresponsible in a sentence
- It was irresponsible of him to leave the children alone by the pool.
- Driving that fast in the rain is completely irresponsible.
- Under the old law, the officer was considered irresponsible for actions taken under orders.
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What is "irresponsible" in German?
"irresponsible" in German is nicht verantwortlich, verantwortungslos, unverantwortlich. irresponsible means: Not showing proper care or thought about the consequences of one's actions.
How do you use "irresponsible" in a sentence?
Example: "It was irresponsible of him to leave the children alone by the pool." In German, "irresponsible" is nicht verantwortlich, verantwortungslos, unverantwortlich.
Are there other ways to say "irresponsible" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "irresponsible": nicht verantwortlich, verantwortungslos, unverantwortlich.
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