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unresponsible

re·spon·si·ble
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spon-suh-buh l]
    • /rɪˈspɒn sə bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spon-suh-buh l]
    • /rɪˈspɒn sə bəl/

Definitions of unresponsible word

  • adjective unresponsible 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. 1
  • adjective unresponsible involving accountability or responsibility, as in having the power to control or manage: promoted to a responsible position in the firm. 1
  • adjective unresponsible chargeable with being the author, cause, or occasion of something (usually followed by for): Termites were responsible for the damage. 1
  • adjective unresponsible having a capacity for moral decisions and therefore accountable; capable of rational thought or action: The defendant is not responsible for his actions. 1
  • adjective unresponsible able to discharge obligations or pay debts. 1
  • adjective unresponsible reliable or dependable, as in meeting debts, conducting business dealings, etc. 1
See all 7 definitions of unresponsible

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Origin of unresponsible

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin respōns(us) (see response) + -ible

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Parts of speech for Unresponsible

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

unresponsible popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% 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.

unresponsible usage trend in Literature

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