Meaning & use
irresponsible
Not showing a proper sense of duty or care; acting without considering the consequences.
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Leaving the campfire burning unattended was an irresponsible thing to do.
Critics called the policy irresponsible, warning it would burden future taxpayers with debt.
A note on using this word
Irresponsible judges a failure of duty or care, stronger than merely "careless," which can describe a simple accident.
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