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ir·re·spon·si·ble

irresponsible

 
pronunciation:
I r span sih bl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: not having or showing responsibility; not able to be counted on or trusted.
He was irresponsible about feeding and walking the dog.It was irresponsible to hit the ball so close to the window.
synonyms:
negligent, unreliable
similar words:
careless, erratic, foolish, unstable
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derivations: irresponsibly (adv.), irresponsibility (n.)
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