irresponsibility

Meanings

• Noun

  Lack of accountability or reliability in performing one's duties or obligations.

  - "His irresponsible behavior resulted in a financial crisis for the company."
  - "The irresponsibility of the dog owner led to their pet biting a child."
  - "The students' irresponsibility in turning in their assignments on time affected their grades."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irresponsibility
unaccountability , unreliability , unresponsiveness , unreasonability , untrustworthiness

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Variants

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irresponsibilities , irresponsibility , irresponsible , irresponsibleness , irresponsiblenesses , irresponsibly

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'ir-' meaning 'not' and 'responsabilis' meaning 'answerable, accountable'.

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Trivia

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1. Irresponsibility is a trait that can be found in various forms of media, from literature to film.

2. The term 'irresponsible' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. Irresponsibility can lead to negative consequences, both for individuals and for society as a whole.

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Related Concepts

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1. Negligence: The omission to act with the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances.

2. Recklessness: Acting without regard for the consequences of one's actions.

3. Dishonesty: The act of lying or being untruthful in one's communications.

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Culture

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Irresponsibility is a common theme in literature, often portrayed as a character flaw or a source of conflict. It can be seen in various forms, such as neglecting responsibilities, acting recklessly, or being dishonest.

How to Memorize "irresponsibility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person neglecting their duties or not fulfilling their obligations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a lack of accountability or reliability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'I' in irresponsibility stands for 'inattentive' or 'ignoring'.

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