Meaning of irresponsible in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪ(r)rəˈspɑnsəb(ə)l/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    irresponsible

    Definitions

    1. showing lack of care for consequences

    Examples

    • « behaved like an irresponsible idiot »
    • « hasty and irresponsible action »

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