noun
irresponsibility
Irresponsibility (noun) means Behaviour that shows a lack of care about the consequences of one's actions. Example: “Leaving the stove on all night was pure irresponsibility.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- irresponsibilities
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Etymology
Formed from irresponsible plus -ity, or from ir- plus responsibility.
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irresponsibleness
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What does “irresponsibility” mean?
The word “irresponsibility” means behaviour that shows a lack of care about the consequences of one's actions. In plain terms, the quality of not being careful or accountable about what you do.
How do you use “irresponsibility” in a sentence?
Here is “irresponsibility” used in a sentence: “Leaving the stove on all night was pure irresponsibility.”
What part of speech is “irresponsibility”?
“Irresponsibility” is a noun.
What is the meaning of irresponsibility?
"irresponsibility" (noun) means behaviour that shows a lack of care about the consequences of one's actions.
