irresponsibility

CEFRB2

/ˌɪrəˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A form of untrustworthiness

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The character or state of being irresponsible; lack of or freedom from responsibility; want of accountability.

Examples

  • He lost his job through his irresponsibility.

  • You call it thirst for adventure, and I call it irresponsibility.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

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In context

  • Collective responsibility means irresponsibility.

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Origin

noun

From ir- + responsibility or irresponsible + -ity.