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irresponsibilities

ir·re·spon·si·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ir-i-spon-suh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪr ɪˈspɒn sə bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ir-i-spon-suh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪr ɪˈspɒn sə bəl/

Definitions of irresponsibilities word

  • adjective irresponsibilities said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible. 1
  • adjective irresponsibilities not capable of or qualified for responsibility, as due to age, circumstances, or a mental deficiency. 1
  • adjective irresponsibilities not responsible, answerable, or accountable to higher authority: irresponsible as a monarch. 1
  • noun irresponsibilities an irresponsible person. 1

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Origin of irresponsibilities

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; ir-2 + responsible

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Parts of speech for Irresponsibilities

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

irresponsibilities popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for irresponsibilities

noun irresponsibilities

  • irrationality — the quality or condition of being irrational.
  • silliness — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
  • craziness — mentally deranged; demented; insane.
  • lunacy — insanity; mental disorder.
  • bunk — A bunk is a bed that is fixed to a wall, especially in a ship or caravan.

Antonyms for irresponsibilities

noun irresponsibilities

  • wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
  • circumspection — Circumspection is cautious behaviour and a refusal to take risks.
  • thoughtfulness — showing consideration for others; considerate.
  • sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
  • judgment — an act or instance of judging.

adjective irresponsibilities

  • responsibilities — the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management.

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