irresponsibility

/ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪrɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/ (ame, ipa) · /¦i ¦ir, ¦iə+/ (ame, mw)

irresponsibility — noun

1. behavior that shows someone does not care enough about the harm or problems thei

1.名詞C1
釋義

behavior that shows someone does not care enough about the harm or problems their actions may cause

例句

The mayor's irresponsibility left the flooded village without clean drinking water for three days.

irresponsibility + concrete harmful result

Mei saw the landlord's irresponsibility when the landlord ignored a gas leak all week.

同義詞
  • carelessness

    broader and often less serious; it can describe small mistakes as well as bigger ones

  • recklessness

    stronger; it suggests someone goes ahead even when the danger is obvious

  • negligence

    more formal, especially in legal or professional contexts where proper care was required

反義詞
  • responsibility

    the quality of acting carefully and accepting the effects of your actions

  • conscientiousness

    emphasizes being careful, dependable, and serious about doing things properly

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. Often used when dangerous, damaging, or unfair behavior has already caused trouble for other people.

常見錯誤

❌Leaving the gate open all night was very irresponsibility.
✅Leaving the gate open all night was very irresponsible.
💡Use the adjective after 'was'; 'irresponsibility' is the noun for the bad behavior itself.
❌The accident happened because of his irresponsibility to check the brakes.
✅The accident happened because of his irresponsibility in not checking the brakes.
💡After the noun, English usually names the careless action with 'in' + -ing, not 'irresponsibility to + verb'.