irresponsibly

Meanings

• Adjective

  Acting in a careless or thoughtless manner, disregarding duties, obligations, or responsibilities.

  - "His irresponsible behavior led to the accident."
  - "Despite the risks, he acted irresponsibly and went hiking alone."
  - "The irresponsible parent left their child home alone."

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Antonyms

responsibly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irresponsibly
unresponsibly , responsively , disresponsibly

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Variants

List of all variants of irresponsibly that leads to same result
irresponsibilities , irresponsibility , irresponsible , irresponsibleness , irresponsiblenesses , irresponsibly

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Etymology

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From ir- 'not' + respond 'answer, react' + -ably 'in a way that is (adverb)'

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Trivia

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

2. In some cultures, irresponsibility is seen as a sign of youth and freedom, while in others it is considered a serious character flaw.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Recklessness: The deliberate disregard for potential consequences of one's actions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'irresponsibility' is often portrayed as a negative trait, leading to consequences that are detrimental to oneself and others. In art, it can be depicted through images of reckless behavior, such as drinking and driving or ignoring safety rules.

How to Memorize "irresponsibly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person ignoring their responsibilities and the consequences that follow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irresponsible' with images of carelessness and neglect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'I' in 'irresponsible' stands for 'Ignoring' responsibilities.

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