/ˌɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbl/

ir·re·spon·sible

BrE /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/

NAmE /ˌɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbl/

(disapproving)

(of a person)

not thinking enough about the effects of what they do; not showing a feeling of responsibility

an irresponsible teenager

an irresponsible attitude

It would be irresponsible to ignore the situation.

OPP responsible

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ir·re·spon·si·bil·ity

BrE /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

NAmE /ˌɪrɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/

[U]

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ir·re·spon·sibly

BrE /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbli/

NAmE /ˌɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbli/