Irresponsible

Pronunciation: /ɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbəl/

Definitions of irresponsible

adjective describes a person or thing that does not act in a responsible manner

Example Sentences

A1 Leaving your homework at home is irresponsible.

A2 It is irresponsible to drive without a seatbelt.

B1 Not paying your bills on time is considered irresponsible behavior.

B2 The company's decision to dump toxic waste in the river was deemed irresponsible.

C1 The politician's irresponsible actions led to a public outcry.

C2 The CEO's irresponsible handling of company funds resulted in bankruptcy.

Examples of irresponsible in a Sentence

formal It is considered irresponsible to make decisions without considering the consequences.

informal Leaving your car unlocked in this neighborhood is just plain irresponsible.

slang Skipping class is so irresponsible, dude.

figurative Neglecting to take care of your health is like being irresponsible with a precious gift.

Grammatical Forms of irresponsible

• past tense: was irresponsible
• plural: irresponsibles
• comparative: more irresponsible
• superlative: most irresponsible
• present tense: is irresponsible
• future tense: will be irresponsible
• perfect tense: has been irresponsible
• continuous tense: is being irresponsible
• singular: irresponsible
• positive degree: irresponsible
• infinitive: to be irresponsible
• gerund: being irresponsible
• participle: irresponsible

Origin and Evolution of irresponsible

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irresponsible' originated from the Latin word 'irresponsabilis', which is a combination of 'ir-' (meaning 'not') and 'responsabilis' (meaning 'responsible').

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to describe someone who lacks the capacity to be held accountable for their actions, the word 'irresponsible' has evolved to also encompass a broader sense of lacking care or consideration in one's actions or duties.