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irresponsibly

ir·re·spon·si·ble
I i

Transcription

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

Definitions of irresponsibly word

  • adjective irresponsibly said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible. 1
  • adjective irresponsibly not capable of or qualified for responsibility, as due to age, circumstances, or a mental deficiency. 1
  • adjective irresponsibly not responsible, answerable, or accountable to higher authority: irresponsible as a monarch. 1
  • noun irresponsibly an irresponsible person. 1
  • noun irresponsibly In an irresponsible manner; so as to be irresponsible. 1
See all 5 definitions of irresponsibly

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Origin of irresponsibly

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 Irresponsibly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Irresponsibly

irresponsibly 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 about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

irresponsibly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for irresponsibly

adv irresponsibly

  • haphazardly — in a haphazard manner; at random.
  • negligently — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
  • nonchalantly — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
  • hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
  • offhandedly — cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand.

adverb irresponsibly

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Antonyms for irresponsibly

adverb irresponsibly

  • responsibly — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
Just one Antonym for irresponsibly

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